Clear-Seal Tank!

[Jjsmith46]

Hi,i just got a 24"15"12" clearseal tank which i intend to use as a q tank,but im a bit suspect as its very thin glass,and seems very fragile,my juwel tanks are very solid,ive had my 180 ltr rio upside down when i was changing substrate-wouldnt want to turn the clearseal upside down,even when i picked it up it made a creaky noise!,i filled it a 3rd and no leaks....yet,any feedback on clearseal tanks would be nice,

 

[Faffer]

I have one exactly the same as yours, which I bought second hand, and on the drive home, it was creaking like mad too, and whilst giving it a good clean in the bath, I couldn't help feeling that it could collapse at any moment.

It is now sitting on the end of my desk, on a base of MDF and polystyrene sheet, and has been populated for over 2 months with no problems. The tank seems a lot more solid when full than empty and I don't worry about it suddenly cracking or anything.

 

[Mikaila31]

how thick is the glass?

 

[lilacamy931]

I have had 3 clearseal tanks 5g,14g,17g and never had any problems with them

 

[Jonty]

They're fine, but you must have polystyrene underneath

 

[Jjsmith46]

Cheers guys,the glass is thin like 1cm.but i feel assured no one has had any problems.Oh and how thick does the pollystyrene or rubber base have to be,

 

[Jonty]

Cheers guys,the glass is thin like 1cm.but i feel assured no one has had any problems.Oh and how thick does the pollystyrene or rubber base have to be,

Mines about 8mm

 

[fishnovice]

I have 2 Clearseal tanks, 75cm and large hex/ Got them both 2nd hand, possibly up to 4 years old. I've had them for several months, no problem

 

[Jjsmith46]

I just got a bit of underlay carpet style thing,its quite thin,will it be ok for the base under the tank!.