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Unread 06/16/2020, 03:46 PM   #1
stuccodude
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hello folks, i got a 240 gallon and its at least 15 years old ( i got it used) ive had it maybe 10 years, whats the average these tanks last? its glass and says oceano, thanks


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Unread 06/16/2020, 04:50 PM   #2
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I really think it depends on how well it was built and how well it's been treated. You could run a fresh bead of silicone around the inside seams to shore it up. Give it a day or two to cure, then fill it with water to leak test it.


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