Alvon Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 it turns out the old tank I just set up may have a very small leak time for some silicon ill just put on the outside thoBe very careful mate. A leak through the silicone means there is a hole/gap. If this is because of poor tank construction or age, you may find the structural strength of the tank is very weak. Putting silicone on the outside may stop the leak and make you feel better, but the issue is still there..I know you are on a budget, but the assurance of a new tank is your cheapest insurance..The $150 you save now may cost you that in damages/losses if the tank breaks a seal.. I wouldnt chance it to be honest. You are better off doing it now while it is without livestock.Its like putting a bandaid on a broken arm. Looks good, but the issue is still there.. If you are on a tight budget, M&S Aquariums in Moorebank does cheap stuff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawigold Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Im not sure it is a leak now as opposed to water being spilled while filling and sitting under the tank as there less and less water coming out and my tank level hasn't dropped at all but I got a loan today so ill see what I can get potentially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawigold Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 One of my biggest problems is the more I research the species I have the more species I come accross the more I want in my tanks lol ive been super keen on taiwan reefs for a while now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Malawigold the hobby is ruled by cash and space so you make do withwhere you sit in the scheme of thingsif the budget is tight look to keep minimal number of species that you canhouse correctly and provide the fish with the best conditionsminimum for a colony of Malawi is std 4ft but 4' x 18" x 18" preferredkeep a species tank if you breed to resellfish like people have different personalities so what works with one may bedifferent for another also fish don't read so they may not follow conventionregarding the leaking tank - best thing is cut it down, clean it up and resealfor the cost of a couple of tubes of silicone (acetic cure no mould inhibitors)a bottle of Metho and some timewhat area are you in ...... may be someone close that can help youa lot of things about how slow some of the forums are compared to FB butthis shows the forums have the knowledge and FB has the newb's in a lot.of casesonly 40 yrs of fishkeeping here so I'm still learning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawigold Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Budget is tightish but have some room to move atm the better part of the next 12 months will a bit of a different story as I will be finishing up my nursing degree and then things will be good again so just trying to get set up now im in the hornsby area to answer your question on that subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I will say that Anthony at River, reptile and reef is a very knowledgeable guy. I haven't been to his shop as it probably two hours from my house.Anthony was president of the NSWCS for many years and knows his stuff. If the information came from him, I am surprised, but I think he is wrong on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccal Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Remember all words are always advice,,,, some types of people show to be sensitive and take things the wrong way.All info is good info, and as said if its wrong, others will correct it, and possibly make things even more clear.FB is messy and misleading often, with agendas for selling to.Lol, you found the world of cichlids, so many to have but space and money takes chunks of joy away hah ha.I felt the same when I was younger living with mum and dad over 20 years ago and low on cash.I now live on 4.5 acres and work in the building industry,,, now if I want it I just build it or buy it how ever I like,,,,, cashed up and truck loads of room for cichlids, stingrays, barramundi and koi.I'll tell you a few things I did to quench my thirst when I was young living at home, apart from wee wEEing all my money up the wall on black beam cans lol.I got myself a very thick book of Ad Konings edition,,, it takes for ever to read,,, but temperament description and behaviors with where each fish class fits in its ecological niche.This knowledge helps with mixing fish in level strata's in tank and helps with knowing percentages of protein and protein types from vege to meat product for each specie.But the book if you truly get bitten by the rift bug is really satisfying.The other thing I did which is very clever if I do say so my self,,, lol, har, har, I got a dirt cheap huge tub and put it in the garage.I filled it with all the things I desired, but any spawn that took place in there I ignored.The one tank I was allowed to have was only a 4x2 but very high and was in my bedroom.When ever I wanted to breed a certain type from the big tub outside, I'd just catch out all the males and females and inside they went.Having 8-10 species to rotate keeps it alive, that's for sure.When ever you get fry, think outside the square, ??? I collected unwanted esky's, you know how the rest goes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawigold Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Na josh the info did not come from him he is one cool guy hard to get ahold of though he is really busy and buccal I think ill hunt down that book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckmeister Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 only 40 yrs of fishkeeping here so I'm still learning You are the fine wine of Ace mate Linktoeverything <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvon Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Na josh the info did not come from him he is one cool guy hard to get ahold of though he is really busy and buccal I think ill hunt down that bookGreat book to read..I have a lot of the Ad Konings series and they are very satisfying to read.. You will enjoy them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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