has anyone heard of an aquarium that uses no sealent in the corners? my husband claims that he used to have a friend that built aquariums that just fit together so well and so tightly that he didnt use sealent and they never leaked.
no-sealent tanks
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You could do it... But who would buy it? Thats insane. The dimensions needed to create a perfect seal would be so time consuming to make and such a hassle and still it would be dangerous... Sealent on the tanks is just too good to avoid.
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patoloco
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Acrylic tanks can be done that way. Intead of sealing the corners with silicone, you must use a welding agent. This chemichal "melts" the joint and then solidifies again. This way, if done properly, You'll only see a thin line where the acrylic planes meet. Maybe it was this way.
In the other hand, glass is rigid at room temperature, and it's very unlikely you'll get such perfect fit to avoid water from escaping. It could be done, but you'll need something else to hold the glass planes together, and precision equipment to give the exact size to the glass.
This would lead to a VERY EXPENSIVE and RISKY tank. For a glass tank with no visible joints, you'll need a curved glass tank.
In the other hand, glass is rigid at room temperature, and it's very unlikely you'll get such perfect fit to avoid water from escaping. It could be done, but you'll need something else to hold the glass planes together, and precision equipment to give the exact size to the glass.
This would lead to a VERY EXPENSIVE and RISKY tank. For a glass tank with no visible joints, you'll need a curved glass tank.
the frame around the top and bottom held it together. he claimed that he didn't believe chemicals, even scilicon, should be used around fish. that he didn't think we knew if scilicon was REALLY safe for fish or not...
patoloco
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A top and bottom frame will no prevent the glass from bowing in the middle. I know a small tank (12" high or less) with a thick glass won't bow that much, but I'd never take the risk.
Also, the frame should fit so tight, that it sould be fitted by hammering on it or using a, probably, hydraulic press. The pressure over the glass would be huge.
If your husban's friend could make sealant-less tanks work, he is an amazing hand crafter.
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Also, the frame should fit so tight, that it sould be fitted by hammering on it or using a, probably, hydraulic press. The pressure over the glass would be huge.
If your husban's friend could make sealant-less tanks work, he is an amazing hand crafter.
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Personally the sealant isn't that noticeable 
If it's that visible, you can always use panels for the base and canopy to cover up the sides or corners.
If it's that visible, you can always use panels for the base and canopy to cover up the sides or corners.