rose Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 So, yesterday i managed to score three old tanks from the parents garage. Unfortunately, the tank designated to be the amazingly planted communal tank has a crack on the floor and the immaculatly siliconed repair job still leaks (I found this out after a trip to my LFS, purchasing plants, soiling, graveling and filling my tank) Not too smart as my Jess has pointed out. My question is: does anyone think it worthwhile to attempt to resilicon? and what type of silicon should i use? Or should i attempt to replace the pane of glass? Or should it be destined to become the new mouse tank (the 3yo's current passion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Generally best to test repair jobs just with water to start off with. But I suppose you've been told that several times now. Isn't hindsight a wonderful thing? The best way to repair it would be to replace the entire piece of glass. A less expensive option is to get a strip of glass cut that will completely cover the crack and silicone this on the inside of the tank. It really depends what the crack is like. Got a pic? How big is the tank? You need to use silicone which is specifically marked as suitable for aquariums. The one made my Selleys says, "Glass Silicone Sealant for Windows and Aquariums". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 The tanks a 2 footer. It was my mums when i was but a little tadpole. http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff76/da...sh/DSC_0001.jpg I think that'll work. I'm new to photobucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Actually, looking at that photo, I feel a little stupid.. Aw well, another day another lesson learnt. I think i may just be replacing the pane. Or maybe just putting a new one straight over the top.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 S@#t, that's a big picture. NE1 tell me how to resize the signature?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splendidbetta Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 You need to resize it in photobucket or in a photo editor program on your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 You could probably get a diagonal piece cut that would cover that crack. But I think it would be better to cut it out and replace it. I'm not sure if it would be a good idea to simply glue a whole piece on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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