14 years later......

In approximately 1997/8 I took 12 of my 2ft tanks out of commisioning and stored them outside in a carport where they were exposed to the weather and elements and I have not touched them since.....

Today, I decided to expand a little in the fishroom.... so I randomly selected 3 of these tanks ..... cleared the leaves and debre from them and refilled them (on an outside stand)..... It is now about 10 hours ago..... and they're all still fine and filled to the brim.....

They are all around 35 years old and was empty and exposed for at least the last 14 years...... Hats off to silicone sealer.......

 

Everything was made better in the old day

 

i was made in the old days and look at how awesome i am ! anyways post picks once expansion is done

 

Silicone Rocks!
I have had similar experience, one of my tanks also stood empty outside for at least 5 years. Not as long as 14 years but yep a good tank can last ...

 

My existing 100 liter quarantine tank also stood outside for 2 years, then I decided lets start it up again and I dont have any leaks it has been running for 5 months with no leaks. Silicone does rule.