Olly Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 On my 4ft tank the middle brace has come loose, I think in that earthquake the other day cos I heard a noise during it and thought the tank was breaking. I checked the tank but couldnt see anything. I just went to do a water change and saw the glass bowing out and realised what has happened I emptied it down to ~60% full which is as low as the filter will stil run How can I fix it? Do I need to fix it? I dont have another tank the fish can go into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Can you fix it? Yes you can! 1) reduce the water level (done) 2) Go to a reputable Pet Shop and buy some silicone sealant in a tube (you can also get it from Mitre10, but then you'll also need a Mastic gun etc as well) 3) remove the brace with a razor blade, and remove as much of the old RTV/ Silicone as you can 4) If the tank is still bowed out, even with the water level reduced, brace the tank back to where it should be with something heavy (be careful - put a towel between your tank and whatever you are using to spread the load) 5) Refill your tank to the point where the fish will be happy for 24 hours 6) Glue the brace back into place, wait for however long it says to on the sealant 7) Completely refill the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 6) Glue the brace back into place, wait for however long it says to on the sealant 7days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 2) Go to a reputable Pet Shop and buy some silicone sealant in a tube (you can also get it from Mitre10, but then you'll also need a Mastic gun etc as well) Carters/Placemakers etc sell smaller tubes of Sellys (and other) silicone that don't require a caulking/mastic gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplecatfish Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 When it happened to me I used a sash clamp and a couple of bits of wood to take the strain while the silicone set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hi Olly, You can borrow on of my spare tanks tonight if you wish I have a couple of two foot tanks sitting around empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 its ok i got another tank sorted Edit: thanks for the offer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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