Aqueon the headache begins ....

Cammunoz · 01/09/2018, 02:07 PM

I was having trouble getting my new Aqueon 120 level. The top black rim of the aquarium is unlevel on the right side. I was puzzled wondering what could be the issue. Seems when they installed it they didn’t press down hard enough or what ever the issue may have been. To top it off the front peice of glass sticks out to the right a bit on the bottom when it meets the side panel. I measured the water levels from front to back on the side and they were the same. I measured the brace and discovered it was unlevel. Should I take the tank down? I just don’t want this exploding up here on the third floor. Thanks for your help in advance btw I contacted Aqueon

https://youtu.be/gETXEXKtyhg

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jamie1981 · 01/09/2018, 02:45 PM

The top frame being 1/16" of a inch off is not going to matter. The bottom of the tank needs to rest fully flat on the stand and the stand needs to be level.

It's hard to tell what is front and sides from your pics but as long as the panel edge that has the silicon on it is not sticking out past the panel it's butted up to it will be just fine.

VoltzNSalt · 01/09/2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jamie1981

Other than cosmetics it won't hurt anything.

Agreed...

Cammunoz · 01/09/2018, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie1981

The top frame being 1/16" of a inch off is not going to matter. The bottom of the tank needs to rest fully flat on the stand and the stand needs to be level.

It's hard to tell what is front and sides from your pics but as long as the panel edge that has the silicon on it is not sticking out in front of the panel it's butted up to it will be just fine.

Thanks for the reply but the front panel is protruding past the side panel. Although the silicone side is still buttered to the side panel. This pic is take. From the right side panel and to the left is the side of the front panel

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Cammunoz · 01/09/2018, 03:11 PM

Heres another video for clarity

https://youtu.be/D6QM0B5tcKo

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Cammunoz · 01/09/2018, 03:11 PM

Heres another video for clarity

https://youtu.be/D6QM0B5tcKo

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jamie1981 · 01/09/2018, 03:25 PM

It's fine don't worry about it. The full panel edge is siliconed to the front panel. The front panel could be sticking out a 1" and it won't change anything strength wise.

scuzy · 01/09/2018, 03:25 PM

Looks fine to me not sure what the issue is.

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mcgyvr · 01/09/2018, 03:29 PM

Its fine..
That will not effect its strength one single bit..Full contact is still there 100%..

PhishyRupert · 01/09/2018, 06:09 PM

Agreed

Cammunoz · 01/09/2018, 09:12 PM

Thanks for all the replies this has been haunting me all day then I did the worst searched. YouTube for exploding aquariums

Anyway Ya I found out the brace was installed from back to front off by 1/8th. I hope it’s more aesthetics. I am just worried because it’s in a condo on the third floor. Also I found a clam shell chip although it’s not deep

Front left

Left side of tank showing where it chipped and shows how deep

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RobZilla04 · 01/10/2018, 09:52 AM

If you are that concerned and purchased new, attempt to get a replacement.

As others have said, other than cosmetics, it's safe.

DesertReefT4r · 01/10/2018, 08:22 PM

Only thing I would not be happy with is the clam shell chip because buying any glass tank especially new the glass should be chip free. Everything else is normanl and a none issue. These are mass produced tanks and not as much care is taken on fit and finish. Every tank I have owned has been All Glass Aquarium or Aqueon and I have never had an issue with any of them.

alton · 01/11/2018, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RobZilla04

If you are that concerned and purchased new, attempt to get a replacement.

As others have said, other than cosmetics, it's safe.

I agree, but the tank looks used and why you where you not this picky before the purchase? The biggest question is why you said "Aqueon" like its their fault you got a used tank. If you wanted something perfect you should of went to a better company. Aqueon makes great cheap tanks that hold up, but they are not Planet Aquarium or some other top brand. If you are still worried water test it in a safe place.

sde1500 · 01/11/2018, 07:26 AM

You say that is a new Aqueon? Is it new new, or new to you?

Cammunoz · 01/11/2018, 07:42 AM

It was new!

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sde1500 · 01/11/2018, 07:54 AM

None of those problems seem bad, I wouldn't like the chip myself though. But since it is new, just use the warranty and get a new one. Probably should inspect it better before filling it next time too. Live and learn.

01/09/2018, 02:07 PM	#1
Cammunoz Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 547	Aqueon the headache begins .... I was having trouble getting my new Aqueon 120 level. The top black rim of the aquarium is unlevel on the right side. I was puzzled wondering what could be the issue. Seems when they installed it they didn’t press down hard enough or what ever the issue may have been. To top it off the front peice of glass sticks out to the right a bit on the bottom when it meets the side panel. I measured the water levels from front to back on the side and they were the same. I measured the brace and discovered it was unlevel. Should I take the tank down? I just don’t want this exploding up here on the third floor. Thanks for your help in advance btw I contacted Aqueon https://youtu.be/gETXEXKtyhg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Last edited by Cammunoz; 01/09/2018 at 02:12 PM.

01/09/2018, 02:45 PM	#2
jamie1981 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 308	The top frame being 1/16" of a inch off is not going to matter. The bottom of the tank needs to rest fully flat on the stand and the stand needs to be level. It's hard to tell what is front and sides from your pics but as long as the panel edge that has the silicon on it is not sticking out past the panel it's butted up to it will be just fine. Last edited by jamie1981; 01/09/2018 at 03:50 PM. Reason: misread post

01/09/2018, 03:29 PM	#9
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Its fine.. That will not effect its strength one single bit..Full contact is still there 100%.. __________________ Who me?

01/10/2018, 09:52 AM	#12
RobZilla04 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 1,857	If you are that concerned and purchased new, attempt to get a replacement. As others have said, other than cosmetics, it's safe. __________________ 90g Mixed Reef

01/10/2018, 08:22 PM	#13
DesertReefT4r Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 771	Only thing I would not be happy with is the clam shell chip because buying any glass tank especially new the glass should be chip free. Everything else is normanl and a none issue. These are mass produced tanks and not as much care is taken on fit and finish. Every tank I have owned has been All Glass Aquarium or Aqueon and I have never had an issue with any of them. __________________ Tank history 29g tropical ,55g cichlid tank, 20H softy reef, 29g mixed reef, 20H brackish goby & puffer tank, 55g mixed reef, 6g Nanocube softy lps reef, 40B sps reef, 75g sps reef, 75g sps reef in bu Current Tank Info: 75g sps reef build in the works.

01/09/2018, 03:11 PM	#5
Cammunoz Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 547	Heres another video for clarity https://youtu.be/D6QM0B5tcKo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

01/09/2018, 03:25 PM	#7
jamie1981 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 308	It's fine don't worry about it. The full panel edge is siliconed to the front panel. The front panel could be sticking out a 1" and it won't change anything strength wise.

01/09/2018, 03:25 PM	#8
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Looks fine to me not sure what the issue is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

01/09/2018, 06:09 PM	#10
PhishyRupert Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 52	Agreed

01/09/2018, 09:12 PM	#11
Cammunoz Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 547	Thanks for all the replies this has been haunting me all day then I did the worst searched. YouTube for exploding aquariums Anyway Ya I found out the brace was installed from back to front off by 1/8th. I hope it’s more aesthetics. I am just worried because it’s in a condo on the third floor. Also I found a clam shell chip although it’s not deep Front left Left side of tank showing where it chipped and shows how deep Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

01/11/2018, 07:26 AM	#15
sde1500 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Glocester, RI Posts: 3,336	You say that is a new Aqueon? Is it new new, or new to you? __________________ My build thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2548422 Current Tank Info: 65 gallon mixed reef, Eshopps sump and HOB overflow, RO-110int skimmer, Reefbreeder 32" photons V1.

01/11/2018, 07:42 AM	#16
Cammunoz Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 547	It was new! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

01/11/2018, 07:54 AM	#17
sde1500 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Glocester, RI Posts: 3,336	None of those problems seem bad, I wouldn't like the chip myself though. But since it is new, just use the warranty and get a new one. Probably should inspect it better before filling it next time too. Live and learn. __________________ My build thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2548422 Current Tank Info: 65 gallon mixed reef, Eshopps sump and HOB overflow, RO-110int skimmer, Reefbreeder 32" photons V1.