Fluval Tank

[joinerjim]

Hi everyone,

I have had my 125l fluval Roma tank for about a year now and water has started to run down the front of the glass and drip from the corners of the canopy.
The canopy is fixed to the top and the water level is not above the max line.
I cant work out how the water is getting out as there must be at least 2" to the top
Anyone any ideas??

 

[rabbut]

It's a common fault if you can call it that. There just isn't enough silicone under the rim to keep it waterproof, so the condensation has started to find a way out You can drain down the water level, clean up the area with elbow grease and a sponge, before wiping down with any alcohol based cleaner (Nail Varnish remover, Methelated Spirit, Jhonson's flea spray...). You can then run a bead of Aquarium Silicone around the top and then let it set for 48 hours. After that, you can fill it up again. It's not a problem with the structure or vital components, just an irritating run off of condensation...

All the best
Rabbut

 

[joinerjim]

Thanks Rabbut,

I will do that as it is really annoying me

 

[hollanda88]

Thanks Rabbut,

I will do that as it is really annoying me

I had the exact same problem with mine and just sealed it up. It works briiliant now and no condensation problems, seems a bit quiter too. After you have sealed it up write to hagen and tell them that you want some compensation, they sent me 6 different types of food for my angel and plec !

They also said they they have recognised the problem and are now using stronger sealent and more of it. they said it was a problem with handling the older versions.

andrew

 

[Miah002]

That's what happened with mine. I read that on the internet on how to double seal it.

 

[joinerjim]

Thanks Rabbut,

I will do that as it is really annoying me

I had the exact same problem with mine and just sealed it up. It works briiliant now and no condensation problems, seems a bit quiter too. After you have sealed it up write to hagen and tell them that you want some compensation, they sent me 6 different types of food for my angel and plec !

They also said they they have recognised the problem and are now using stronger sealent and more of it. they said it was a problem with handling the older versions.

andrew

Thanks Andrew
Did you send them a copy of your reciept?
I don't think i can find mine but i will email them anyway they have a proper online enquiry form.

Cheers again Shane