midge Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Tonight my 3 ft tank burst. I need to get it fixed asap as my fish are in a much smaller tank now. Might seem like a silly question but where do you go to get them siliconed? I am in Wanganui but can easily travel to Palmerston North : ) Its not something I can do as I can't do it neat enough. Thanks : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 A glass merchant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 i miss wanganui, my hometown. if i were you i would call around all the glass places you can find locally, tell them specifically what you need done. i think that most glaziers have probably done aquarium work before and would be able to repair a tank for a reasonable price, since you don't need any more glass. and they will likely come to you. however if they sound like they don't know what you're talking about, or don't seem to know what they're doing, don't risk it. give these guys a try http://centralglass.co.nz/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 If it has come apart at one of the joins it needs taking apart, scraping the sealant off and resealing may be cheaper to buy another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 From what I found when mine did it, it was cheaper to get a new one made than have it resealed (the quote for both was with the same tank maker) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 its a lot easier, cheaper and safer to get a new tank, most tank makers won't do it for liability reasons, resealing yourself is possible but you run the risk of missing one tiny bit of old silicone and then you have to start again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 You could remove the piece that leaks and then try the glazier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midge Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Thank you for your posts. It definitely looks like it will be cheaper to get a new tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilwis Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 omg :facepalm: go to mitre 10 buy the tube of sealant (aquarium safe) its about $20 get a paint scraper or sharp knife scrape off all the silicone you can see on all the joins for that pane of glass pull off the pane of glass put silicone on the joins after cleaning it with a least a rag to insure all old silicone is off place the bit of glass on the silicone you have put on the joins insure there are no bubbles or thin spots (you will see them when you look through the glass at the joint) put a book on it to apply pressure to it while it cures wipe excess silicone off with your finger insure there is a bit extra silicone where old silicone meets new silicone in corners leave it like that till next day come back cut a nice line where there is spread of silicone on the glass too far from the area you have siliconed with a craft knife scrape that extra silicone you got all over the place off with the pain scraper let it cure for another 6 days or how long it says on the tube (usually 7 days) and its done! its not hard in the slightest and all you could lose is $20 and a couple of days any problems pm me ill give you my number and you can call me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron11 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 omg how often do tanks burst and why?? I had my 3 foot tank for 15 years and it had a turtle in it so was banged out alot and never broke ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I have been making my own tanks for over 40 years and never had one leak or burst. The RTV does deteriorate over time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'm starting to worry about my 4ft. It is well over 10 years old (probably closer to 20 - time flies) and the sealant is looking worse for wear. I keep expecting the seals to give way whenever we have a quake but so far so good :tears: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron11 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I have been making my own tanks for over 40 years and never had one leak or burst. The RTV does deteriorate over time though. what is RTV? sorry haha is that the sealent? I have seen so many ppl with tanks without the bracing parts on the top too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#!CrunchBang Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 what is RTV? sorry haha is that the sealent? I have seen so many ppl with tanks without the bracing parts on the top too ! RTV = Room Temperature Vulcanizing silicone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I have seen so many ppl with tanks without the bracing parts on the top too ! Bracing isn't required if the tank is small and made from thick enough glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron11 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Bracing isn't required if the tank is small and made from thick enough glass. On right thank you I never knew that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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