New older large tank, To re silicon or not?????

dragonfish1ca · Apr 6, 2004

Im getting a 330 gallon that has been in service for 8-10 years. Its full of water now and has a chili red living in it. I know it has been moved twice with no problems. But it will be goin in my livingroom next week and thats alot of water I just dont want on the floor. Its 8ft by 3 ft by 2 feet deep so i know it has alot of pressure in it. Ive re siliconed a 130 gallon before with no problems but this is way bigger. If i do redo it should i use some kind of clamps? mabey just go over the old silicon as apposed to removing and starting from scartch? Any info you can give will help greatly.
Thanks

daveedka · Apr 6, 2004

It's really your call, (your living room) I definately would not remove anything but the surface silicone, and reseal over the main seams if it were me. the two major things that hurt silicone are Lack of moisture and sunlight over time, neither of which is an isssue with aquariums (Usually). If it were me, and the tank had no leaks as it stands, I wouldn't mess with it personally, but as was said It's your living room, and therefore I wouldn't want to make the choice for you.

schiejr · Apr 6, 2004

That is my feeling also-resurface the interior seams if anything. I have old tanks doing good after almost 20 years-largest is an All-Glass 90. They are in my basement though.

JSchmidt · Apr 6, 2004

I'm with daveedka... if it's not leaking, I wouldn't mess with it. I think the chances of messing it up by resealing it are greater than the chances of it spontaneously developing a leak.

Jim

meangene714 · Apr 7, 2004

I would definately reseal the inside of the seams, but wouldn't remove any of the old silicone. If it's completely dry, I don't see how resealing it could hurt.

happychem · Apr 7, 2004

Give it a good thorough inspection after the move. Check to see that it's still, um, rubbery. Not a great description, but I mean springy and firm, as opposed to hard or cracked. If it's in good condition and not leaking, go with daveedka's advice. As he said, it's your living room and that is a ton of water!

That said, I gotta say, I'm more than a bit jealous of your 330 gallon!


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