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Silicone question/concern

Hello. Just purchased this aquarium and selected the one with the cleanest joints. No signs of bubbles.

Today i started the leak test and all the seams now look like this. They are an odd shape for bubbles. Please advise what this is, why it is happening, and if i should return the aquarium.

Thanks!

PS. It is 93 degrees outside and very humid - the water added was probably 55-60 degrees. Just in case that is relevant.

u/SPT194 — 6 days ago

Tank selection help plz

In search of a 60g breeder. Gemini and Claude disagree.

Gemini claims Aqueon quality has gone down in recent years and (for the 60 Breeder) Imagitariums has gone up. The argument is Imagitarium’s thicker glass, injected silicone, higher quality cross beams and cleaner silicone finishing.

Claude disagrees with this claiming there is not much evidence to support this and quality control remains an issue for Imagitarium and Aqueon has a long proven track record.

I am replacing a 55 gallon Imagitarium because i am not comfortable with the apparent failure rate. Tank has been up 1.5 years, needs to be moved and i prefer the look of the breeders.

Thoughts and advice appreciated!

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u/SPT194 — 8 days ago

Tank selection help plz

In search of a 60g breeder. Gemini and Claude disagree.

Gemini claims Aqueon quality has gone down in recent years and (for the 60 Breeder) Imagitariums has gone up. The argument is Imagitarium’s thicker glass, injected silicone, higher quality cross beams and cleaner silicone finishing.

Claude disagrees with this claiming there is not much evidence to support this and quality control remains an issue for Imagitarium and Aqueon has a long proven track record.

I am replacing a 55 gallon Imagitarium because i am not comfortable with the apparent failure rate. Tank has been up 1.5 years, needs to be moved and i prefer the look of the breeders.

Thoughts and advice appreciated!

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u/SPT194 — 9 days ago
▲ 1 r/aquarium+1 crossposts

Tank selection help plz

In search of a 60g breeder. Gemini and Claude disagree.

Gemini claims Aqueon quality has gone down in recent years and (for the 60 Breeder) Imagitariums has gone up. The argument is Imagitarium’s thicker glass, injected silicone, higher quality cross beams and cleaner silicone finishing.

Claude disagrees with this claiming there is not much evidence to support this and quality control remains an issue for Imagitarium and Aqueon has a long proven track record.

I am replacing a 55 gallon Imagitarium because i am not comfortable with the apparent failure rate. Tank has been up 1.5 years, needs to be moved and i prefer the look of the breeders.

Thoughts and advice appreciated!

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u/SPT194 — 9 days ago
▲ 2 r/PlantedTank+1 crossposts

Help with wood ID

Hello. I was given this wood and told it came from an aquarium shop. Not sure it can be IDed wet, but if it can, please let me know. Interior is a redish orange color.

u/SPT194 — 17 days ago
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Scarlet Badis sexing and behavior

There are no females in this group correct?

They seem to be getting along at the moment. They arrived 2 days ago and I assume they are young.

At what point will they become aggressive towards each other. they are in a 5 gallon quarantine tank which is not sustainable. I figured i get at least one female.

how big a tank for 6 males or should i just split them up into seperate tanks?

Looking for someone who sources females.

Thanks for any advice/help.

u/SPT194 — 1 month ago

Sexing Scarlet Badis

There are no females in this group correct? They seem to be getting along at the moment. They arrived 2 days ago and I assume they are young. At what point will they become aggressive towards each other. they are in a 5 gallon quarantine tank which is not sustainable. how big a tonk for 6 males or should i just split them up into seperate tanks? Looking for someone who sources females.

u/SPT194 — 1 month ago

CPD: Gravid, normal, fat, constipated?

I got these as juveniles 5-6 weeks ago. They looked and most continue to look trout/torpedo like. This, I presume female, is looking more like a chubby trout or common carp. Second picture is a comparison and shows what the others look like.

Appreciate opinions - want to learn.

u/SPT194 — 1 month ago

Thanks for any feedback. 55g tank a year in - 150+\- cherries. Never have had any health issues but this “hole” does not look right. Only the one shrimp (at this point). No new introductions to the tank. Heavily planted

Nitrate 0
Nitrite 0
Ammonia 0
GH 75
Alk 100
Carbonate 80
PH 7.2
Iron 0
Copper 0

50/50 distilled / treated city water Michigan

Thanks again

u/SPT194 — 2 months ago