JBJ 28 nanocube rim leak

[andynco]

Well this sucks....
I came home from aquatic art with a leopard wrasse from this tank and then the rim started leaking.
Has anyone had this problem?
I turn off the back pumps and lower the water level and put a hang on the back filter on.
will this work temporarily?

 

[Haulin Oates]

Were you there with your wife and little son?

 

[andynco]

nope I am 16! lol

 

[Haulin Oates]

nope I am 16! lol

Ha!! Well then... Did you possibly over fill the tank? I know my Biocube will leak around the rim if it gets too full.

 

[andynco]

I don't think so the silicone has a rip

 

[andynco]

i could put the leopard wrasse in my 90 mite he mite get chased by the christmas wrasse or tangs

 

[09bumblebee]

Clean it off with some rubbing alcohol but don't get the towel in the water. Get 100% silicone or aquarium safe stuff at lowes seal it. Wait 24 hrs and your good to go.

 

[09bumblebee]

I have a small leopard in my 90 with 3 other wrasses one big one and a couple tangs and they don't bother him at all.

 

[andynco]

thanks

 

[andynco]

do think it would be ok to put him in the nanocube with the HOB and powerhead while i fix it cause i wanted to grow him out in my nanocube.

 

[jahmic]

do think it would be ok to put him in the nanocube with the HOB and powerhead while i fix it cause i wanted to grow him out in my nanocube.

That should work out fine...the pumps will only be off for a day or 2 while the new seal cures. Just make sure you don't use too much silicone and it should be dry in 24hrs like Brian mentioned.

 

[Cake_Boss]

Won't a leopard wrasse be to big for a biocube?

 

[andynco]

Won't a leopard wrasse be to big for a biocube?

his really small like 2 inches and the only fish just a temp tank

 

[andynco]

I just put him in. And not hiding at all. In fact coming right up to the glass.