What happens if large tanks shatter?

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I live in an area that occasionally gets earthquakes. In fact three years ago, there was one that was large enough to swish about 10 gals of water out of my 55 gal tank along with some of the rooted(!) plants. :eek: Luckily no fish were lost and the glass stayed strong but that got me thinking...

What happens if an earthquake comes that is large enough to shatter the tank? How much pressure can these things take? Is anyone else afraid of what happens if the tank shatters through events beyond your control? ... kids, pets, contractors, earthquakes, etc.

Especially since I'm starting to think about getting a larger tank, I'm thinking about installing a drain in my living room floor... :eek:
 
I unfortunately do not think that there is any concrete answer to any of your questions. The living room drain might not be a bad idea, but we have to face the facts that our tanks are pretty darn vulnerable in instances like the ones that you mention. Hopefully someone else has a better answer than I do, but prayer is the best one I have available to me. Interesting question, which should make for a nice thread, and I compliment you on that.
 
I checked with my insurance agent to see what coverage I would have if one of my tanks broke. Water damage was covered but the tank and its occupants are not. I can live with that.

I don't know if that applies to an earthquake that causes the tank to break that causes the water damage.:rolleyes:
 
Can plecos really scratch acrylic tanks?
 
the latest in insurance company trickery. any water damage claims get you black flagged for mold down the road. leads to problems when you try to sell your house but the buyer cant buy because they can't get insurance.
 
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