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Cracks? Or is the seam sealant split? Most seams of glass tanks are silicone sealed, so you could clean this out and apply more..................The silicone "glues" the glass together and therefore there is sealent througout the seam..............
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You can reseal the tank. First thing you want to do is cut the old silicone out of the inside of the tank w/razorblade. Then clean the tank out real good and let dry. Then soak silicone tube in warm water. While silicone is soaking take some masking tape and put it about 1/4"-3/8" from each inside corner , this will give you clean edges. Take silicone and put in gun and make a good beed in the seems. Next you want to smooth the silicone down with a damp paper towel and remove all tape when done. Make sure you don't tear the silicone, if the sicone has set up you may want to use a razor blade along all tape prior to removing. Then leave it set for 24-48 hrs. fill tank to ensure it has no leaks. If no leaks you're good to go. Just remember to take you time. Hope this helps.
No, that is not sealable. You could how-ever, put a piece of glass in the bottom of the tank over top of the glass that's there. But, you have to get the top frame off the tank in order to get the glass into the bottom of the tank. Be sure to use alot of silicone between the two pieces. And then reseal the rest of the tank. be sure to use the same thickness of glass. And then put the top back on using silicone.
Still though, you have to use caution when doing this. Be sure to fill the tank up somewhere it won't damage anything if by chance it does leak. If you don't feel comfortable in doing this to the tank or if you have no-one that might be able to help then I would not suggest doing this.
Still though, you have to use caution when doing this. Be sure to fill the tank up somewhere it won't damage anything if by chance it does leak. If you don't feel comfortable in doing this to the tank or if you have no-one that might be able to help then I would not suggest doing this.
It depends on where the crack is. I have a 55 with a crack that I repaired by attaching a piece of glass to the outside of the crack with the silicone. I have then been using the tank for about 15 years since.
I filled the tank up with water and it barely leaked out of the crack. But the crack is near one of the walls. I am resealing all the seams, but the crack I'm not so sure about. Shierkahn, I really don't have a piece of glass that big, or the money to buy one, or anyone to help me. Couldnt't I just Silicone a piece of glass onto the inside of the tank? It is going to be covered with gravel. I'm not going to be putting lots of heavy things in there, besides the water and the gravel (40lbs of gravel) and the 400 lbs of water, but thats the thing; the 440+lbs on top of it I think would be enough to break it.
I do have 3 other tanks that have a small piece of glass on the inside also with no problems. It will be a lot easier to try than purchase another tank if you don't have the extra cash laying around.
I would find another use for that tank. Unless you have a place to put it so that when it breaks it won't ruin anything important. But that doesn't even take into consideration the welfare of the fish inside. Seems way to risky to me but thats just mho. I see from your profile that your probably still living at home so I would make sure that your parents know whats going on with that tank. Might save some real headaches in the future!
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