Rory Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Ok i've been taking apart my tank and cleaning it ready for the big kaitaia to wellington trip and i noticed just how bad the seals were on the edges of my tank. (for the first time) So i decided to reseal a few ot the edges (cause i had some sealant lying around i bought at the warehouse for $4.50!!! (sellys, aquarium safe)). And i just have to say to anyone thinking about doing this that it is...amazingly easy I have not filled it with water yet so i guess the proof is in the pudding but i'll let you all know how it goes. Give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Have you actually removed the old silicon and replaced it with new or just siliconed over the top? To do it properly the old silicon must be removed so the new silicon has good contact witn the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Have you actually removed the old silicon and replaced it with new or just siliconed over the top? To do it properly the old silicon must be removed so the new silicon has good contact witn the glass. Oh yeah! i ripped out the old stuff and it actually looks a whole lot better than whoever made the damn tank!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 That is NOT the seal that you have done. It is just the surplus glue from the seal (between the two glass surfaces) that has ozzed out and then been smooth off to form a pencilled corner. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 That is NOT the seal that you have done. It is just the surplus glue from the seal (between the two glass surfaces) that has ozzed out and then been smooth off to form a pencilled corner. Alan 104 oh well... the algae was eating it right back so it had to get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanksman Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I wouldn't be too worried at the moment rory - thats a fair way to move it anyway might be in a few bits by then . Good luck - don't you just love glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 with regards to moving your tanks, depding on the size of them, pack them firmly in banana boxes, padded with polystyrene and a big balnket or duvet inside of the tank, for padding, i would also recooend if your have a local storage centre near by, see if the have and truck pads, or furniture blankets, care fully tape one of these arounf the outside of the tank, for added protection. if your using a removal company, then make sure you label the box as fish tank - Glass, Breakable. TOP Stow,That way everyone knows to be careful. If you pack your stuff securely and advise anyone picking it up or packing it, what it is, then your should be damage free. Good luck (Tsars Partner- Owner Esdot Transport) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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