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    Bad news is, I come home from work today to a leaking 37 gal tank. The goods is, it was leaking directly into an empty tank below it.

    Bad news is, I already been searching for a replacement and can't find that size tank. I can't find the leak either. It has to be on the bottom as all sides were dry. The problem is, the sealant is all in black including the sides. I will have to strip it down on the inside and hope I don't have to go up the sides. Good news is, I have the aquarium sealant on hand as I bought it a couple months ago in bulk when I was building my sump.

    Anyone close to me know of a 37 gal tank for sale, let me know. I have checked Craigslist and nothing yet.

    Oh, and no fishes were hurt in the leak as about 5 gallons was all that was lost when I got home and I finished draining it.
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    They sell 37 gallon tanks at petsmart. In those kits you can get. $80 ish I believe

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    Thanks!
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    man....good thing it leaked in an empty tank... that was fortunate....
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    Sure was Troy.
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    On sale at my local Petsmart for $129.00 as a kit. I only want the tank and they won't sell it to me. Lol
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    That bites Jeff. I guess a 40 breeder will not fit in the space.
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    The 37gal I had awhile ago was bought at petco. I'm sure you can buy just the tank there as I've seen a separate price for it. Just don't remember how much
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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscusLoverJeff View Post
    On sale at my local Petsmart for $129.00 as a kit. I only want the tank and they won't sell it to me. Lol
    Oh that sucks

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    Mr.Bill to the rescue.Filled,seeing if it holds water.
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    Thanks Mr. Bill.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill63SG View Post
    Mr.Bill to the rescue.Filled,seeing if it holds water.
    It's great to have a good association. MWDA member to the rescue again.

    Sounds like a lot more good news than bad Jeff. Where was that 37 at and what was in it? Trying to picture it.
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    It was the one with my little guys on the end. I had 2 of them side by side. I moved the little guys to the other tank with the PB's. I have all the media still running in the smaller tank underneath where the water emptied into.

    Good connections, good people = happy results!!

    Will return the favor myself.
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    You are lucky Jeff! I have had this problem before, so I know your pain. Glad it ended OK.
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    Thanks Barb!

    Again, good people here help!
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