Rory Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Does this look bad to you? its a 90L tank (i know im the newest newbe asking all the questions and im sorry but im a little concerned about all this) The algae seems to be eating away at the silicone. Do i need to start worrying? or is this safe as houses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Well thoes images don't seem to work but if you could go to the link and then tell me what you think... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelers Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Yeah sometimes this site doesnt seem to be able to show some images. I cant see the pics when I load them load them into my browser either - maybe the links are wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Might be due to the Yahoofs bit... is there a site by that name...? Also ensure that they allow the uploading of pics from that site. Might be a good idea to check the addys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 ok so naw they are showing up!!! What ya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 It looks bloody awful like it has been sealed by someone with free RTV and big fingers but it probably wont fall apart. You could cut it out witH a razorblade and reseal it with a smaller finger. It is hard to see but it looks like the glass to glass glueing is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 That glue is only what is squelched out in the manufacturing of the tank in the first place. It is smoothed off to a fillet with a wet finger, and it leaves a feathered edge. The algae just noses in under the edge and just keeps growing, forcing it self under the RTV and finally able to dislodge it. It could be cut out and not affect the tank, as the main joining power is the glass to glass join, where it is only a very thin gap, and hard to seperate. When I remove that fillet, my fav tool is a piece of freshly cut glass ran down the fillet keeping pressure to the base and side of the glass at the same time. After removal and cleaning and drying, another fine run of RTV can be run for peace of mind. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 That glue is only what is squelched out in the manufacturing of the tank in the first place. It is smoothed off to a ... Excelent! .... ... ... :-? ... ... ...ummmm...RTV? I'm guessing that this is a sealant that is used on glass/aquariums?...(excuse my ignorance) :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Yes, and it MUST be acetic cure. Also a health warning, use in well ventilated area, the fumes can damage the lungs. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Yes, and it MUST be acetic cure. Also a health warning, use in well ventilated area, the fumes can damage the lungs. Alan 104 Cool man thanks heaps! i've learn't so much from this forum since i joined a few days ago! Rory :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted December 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 After removal and cleaning and drying, another fine run of RTV can be run for peace of mind. Alan 104 What is the best way to clean after i've cut the old stuff out? (just so i don't weaken the structure) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Usually you can clean right back to the glass with a razor blade or knife. A wipe with meths will clean it and get rid if any moisture, then reseal with RTV. Your tank should be waterproof if the glass is cut right and it is glued properly but it is normal to run a fine bead and smooth it with your finger. Cut the nozel so you get a fine bead and it will come out looking tidy. Have a scrap of paper handy to wipe the excess off your finger when necessary. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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