Tank Leaking?

[zackish]

I have had my tank now for about 2 months. All of a sudden up near the top on the right side near the black trim I notice drips coming out. I keep my aquarium EXTREMELY full like to the top, is it just leaking out of the trim?

[gm72]

Drop your water level about an inch or so and see if it continues. Let's problem solve by ruling out certain possible issues.

Edit: Why do you keep your tank so very full?

[zackish]

IDK, I was told somewhere to keep it as full as possible, where do all you guys keep your tank level at?
I think it is my water level because it is like fuller than ever before and it is just a small drip out from the trim.

[gm72]

No reason to keep it that full. I mean, you CAN if you want to, you just don't NEED to. I keep mine just at the level of the trim (where the front glass stops and the trim starts when looking into the tank), but you can keep it as low as you wish as long as the intake tube is below the water line. Only difference would be the sound of the water falling from the outlet.

[Bill M.]

Yea.. I keep mine about the same level as GM.... I agree, lower your level an inch or so, and see if it continues to drip.... if so, lower it another inch or two from the area of problem and apply some aquarium sealent and allow to dry for a day or so.... Then you could refill and test er out...

[zackish]

YHou guys are right, I hada HOB filter for a while so I tried to keep my levels as high as possoble so there wouldn't be a lot of surface irritation.
Now that I have my xP2 I will lower my levels a lot.

[littleguppy833]

Did you buy it brand new or from someone?