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Anyone here Re-Seal Tanks? ocean county

J

Jenn

I have gotten a used tank and

after wiping it down the silicone is old in front and

I think It should reseal it before set it up.

Read you have to scrap all silicone out and do whole tank over

Dose anyone do this ?

Is this a good idea , or should I try to use tank as is ?

Thanks

Jenn
 
onefish2fish

onefish2fish

put the tank on a flat surface outside and fill it, leave it for some time and see if it holds water.

you could do this inside as its been cold out the past few days but this has a chance of getting messy. i dont think taking a small tanks seal appart is worth the time or effort IMO.
 
mikem

mikem

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
Jenn. The real seal is between the glass. The silicone that looks old in mostly for looks.
 
J

Jenn

( Hey mike, Thanks again , I don't think im gona have proublem with your tank, that one is cleaning up really nice ;)

I got another tank as I needed two for w/c and breeded seahorse and
the silicone looks dirty and missing in spots , but silicone is kinda still there ,

I seen it and it was holding water , but don't know for sure if had slow leak

It's really hard to get the fog off on side of the glass though ,

Tried viniger with no help

any other suggestions?

also

How would I clean the black corner over flow ?

corner over flow smells

Will the dead white corline hurt the new tank set up if i don't get it all off?


Can you use a Steam Cleaner to wash tanks ?


Anyone re-seal tanks or better off buying new ?

The one that may have a proubelm is a 65 gallon with corner overflow
 
mikem

mikem

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
Did you try leaving the vinegar on it soaking then scrape it off?
Same thing with the overflow. Let it soak.
The white Coraline will fall off eventually. It is not harmfull.
I can reseal it for you if it makes you feel more comfortable.
 
N

NYCREEFER

MIKEM, I am thinking of making a sump from a 20ga 24l x 17h x 12d if I get the glass dividers cut for a return section and intake section would you silicone them in place, wherever you think they should go? And if yes, how much will you charge me?
Thanks
 
J

Jenn

I got a giant bottle of vinegar from walmart today
let the soaking begin :)
I got the bottle brush gadget also like you suggested
I'm staying clear of silicone and will do a water test soon as I'm done cleaning
Hopefully holds and no worries
Really appreciate you help ,Thanks!
 
H

Henrye718

I have done a few and I just scrape and remove the silicone from the glass faces and being careful NOT TO CUT THE SILICONE BETWEEN THE GLASS. Then just run a new bead of sili along the joints smooth it with your fingers and its that easy.
 
Brizjuan

Brizjuan

Ya I would deff do it yourself.. Its very easy to reseal it... As mentioned above just pull out all the silicone and clean it up with vinegar or alcohol ( Dont forget to rinse real good before using) and take your time and run some real nice beads at all the joints... I resealed a 29 gallon for a friend in about a half an hour and its been leak free for a year... Just be sure to push the silicone into the cracks when your running your finger through it..

Good Luck
Brian
 
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