Tallspawn Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Ok, possibly a dumb question but it has been many years since I setup a new larger sized aquarium...I'm about to setup and brand new 90 gallon tank and am wondering if it is really necassary to leak test it first. Typically I would just do it but I'm not going to have a lot of help with the heavy lifting this weekend (don't want to torture my wife too much!). What do ya'll think, am I an idiot if I don't fill er up outside first? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 At a minimum, I would fill it with a few inches of water and let it sit. At least you're testing to see if the bottom leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallspawn Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 At a minimum, I would fill it with a few inches of water and let it sit. At least you're testing to see if the bottom leaks. That's a good idea, I need to rinse the bottom out a little anyways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 At a minimum, I would fill it with a few inches of water and let it sit. At least you're testing to see if the bottom leaks. +1 thats exaclty what i was gonna say. if it is reef ready put some water in the overflow box as well to check the bulkheads for leaks, if its just gonna have a HOB type filter or filter box then no need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 If you are buying it used, for sure. The time it takes you fill it all the way up is very small compared to the headache of dealing with a fully setup reef tank leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 +1 - I would add water all the way (if used) 1/4 full of water does not test water pressure on the silicon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallspawn Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 This ones brand new RR, I decided to go new so I wouldn't need to worry too much about leaking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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