arabpaso 21 Posted June 22, 2008 Here's my other 5 gal. tank I put some guppies in. It's an older one so I should have expected it to leak at some point I guess. Anyway, I had just vacuumed it and changed the water and then I noticed it leaking out the bottom--figures! I only had 3 guppies in there so I put them in my 20 gal pictured below. They seem quite happy with all the room and were making new friends right away--looks like it will work out ok. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidiinatree@yahoo.ca 0 Posted June 22, 2008 leaks scare me !!!!!...I'm glad it worked out for you!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkokeshi 3 Posted June 22, 2008 WHEW! are you going to fix your leaky tank? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arabpaso 21 Posted June 23, 2008 Yeah, leaks scare me too--I had one a lot worse I need to post in the horror section sometime!! I probably will get some aquarium sealant this weekend and try to fix the tank. Even if I don't use it again for awhile it would be good to have as a backup. :Aquarium11: 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sushi67 0 Posted June 24, 2008 I didn't have a leak per say, but my air pump broke and water backed up from it. The water in my 46 gallon went down at least 5 inches and the really bad part was that it drained right next to all the electrical. Luckily nothing happened and I got it cleaned up. If your 5 gallon doesn't work out for holding water, you might be able to keep something else in it. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidr 4,961 Posted June 24, 2008 I have been very lucky no leaks in all the years I have been keeping fish. Your 20 gallon looks great. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arabpaso 21 Posted June 25, 2008 I didn't have a leak per say, but my air pump broke and water backed up from it. The water in my 46 gallon went down at least 5 inches and the really bad part was that it drained right next to all the electrical. Luckily nothing happened and I got it cleaned up.If your 5 gallon doesn't work out for holding water, you might be able to keep something else in it. What a mess--thankfully it didn't short everything out or worse! As for the tank, I guess I could have a little lizard in there--I've never kept any reptiles before. Thanks for the compliment on my 20 gal, Hidr! Glad you never had to experience the messes a leak will cause. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sushi67 0 Posted June 25, 2008 I don't think there are any species of lizards that can live in a 5 gallon. You could try mantids, if you don't mind bugs. There are some gorgeous varieties out there. You could also make a mini green house for mosses and small plants. You may be able to keep a fire belly salamander, you could use a dish for water. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pearlywhirly31 Posted July 27, 2008 Kristi, i absolutely your tank!!!!!! it's soo pretty!!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shamu23 8 Posted July 27, 2008 great looking tank! I also hate it when tanks leak! I've had to replace 1 leaking tank this year and seal up the whole bottom of another (both acrylic betta tanks ) 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arabpaso 21 Posted July 27, 2008 Thanks!! I wanted a tank that was really colorful so that's what I came up with. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenny 0 Posted July 28, 2008 sorry your tank leaks, hope that you can fix it. good thing you were able to just place them in the other tank. the only thing i had leak on me was a brand new hob filter. hooked everything up, woke up a couple hours later for work and it was a slow drip out of the motor housing.drained bout an inch of water out of a 55gal. needless to say i was late going into work lol, had to clean everything up. the store took it back no questions asked. but im afraid of the tanks leaking too, i try not to disturb them as much as possible 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arabpaso 21 Posted July 30, 2008 Yeah, what a mess! At least the store took it back for you. I haven't tried to fix this tank yet cause I may not need it after all. What am I saying--of course we always need more tanks, right??! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexiscool 0 Posted July 30, 2008 i hate leaks they seem to always happen to me.. you could keep a spider in the five gallon...i would 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arabpaso 21 Posted August 1, 2008 Well, I'm ok with spiders but not sure I want one as a pet! I did use this same tank awhile ago to hatch out praying mantis babies, though. Then we put them on plants outside to prey on the bad bugs. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balashark 0 Posted August 2, 2008 How awful. Glad you caught it though and were able to get everyone moved over. Nice lookin tank too. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peanuts 0 Posted August 2, 2008 I recently had a leak on my 18gal tank. Thankfully it was a slow leak and i caught it in time.com I've resealed the tank but i'm too scared to use it. luckily, i had a 28gal that I could move the fish into, they love the extra room. Last year I did have a tank drain, somehow the filter outlet on my 40gal was knocked to point upwards, it emptied all but 5 inches of water out of the tank. The fish, thankfully survived, even though it was a close call for my pearlie (she was only half submerged). It was a panic getting the tank refilled, filter readjusted and mopping up a flooded kitchen all before I went to work. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites