13 gallon minimalist Iwagumi bowl

I had a lovely 10 gallon bowl it was an Aquael Bowl 45 Aquarium with stand - 45 l/10 gallon.

I managed to provide lighting and heating easily.

I used it to raise fry for several years.

I used it as a planted aquarium.

The bowl exploded when it was 7 years old.

The glass was measured and was 1.25mm.

The glass in my other aquarium is 8mm.

When choosing my bowl I rejected the first two I was offered as they were less than perfect.

Draw your own conclusions or ask questions.

Can you offer more details on the bowl explosion? (!) Thanks.

 

Can you offer more details on the bowl explosion? (!) Thanks.

Yes please!!

 

There was a noise and when I went upstairs the bowl was in fragments and the water and fish were on the floor. This was spontaneous and there was no identifiable cause from people or animals.

No fish died and I had other tanks to put them in.

There were no problems with electricity.

I mopped up the water from the carpet but 80% of it vanished into the floor. However, there were no issues noted.

If you want any more info please ask specific questions. Thanks.

 

Yikes! Not good, but at least you were able to save the fish.