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Old 12-05-2011, 04:18 AM
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If your tank are using some kind of a wavemaker it will shorten the tank's life 1/3.
I think Roger at Tunze has estimated a 10% lifespan reduction with the use of a wavebox but there are no real facts regarding this. We're all playing a risky game long-term wavebox or not lol.
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Old 12-05-2011, 04:26 AM
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awesome. I have no idea how old my tank is. another kick in the pants for buying a used tank.
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I googled it, and it seems silicone has a life expectancy of 10 years. There would obviously be many variables here: size of tank; water flow; etc.
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Old 12-05-2011, 04:38 AM
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One thing I've learned about my tank is that Aiptasia, Majanos and Valonia are indestructible. They are the dandelions of salt water.
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safe to say i would replace my tank before 10yrs came up just to be safe, i mean you can get a tank for a few hundred but having it crash to the floor is gonna be 10 times that amount in damage and replacing stuff lost......i would say the same for stands too to be honest no real way to say for sure too many variables to conside just better to play it safe i guess
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