Tanksman Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Any clear silicone should be allright to do the top braces on your tank so it's an added bonus it's safe for aquariums. I heard a good idea recently where someone silcones a marble (or something like that) to the middle of the removable glass lids. This makes getting them on and off easier. I have broken to many lids :oops: Next time I'm playing with silicone might give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 My 460L tank came with 2 huge wall hooks as handles on it to make moving the 100cmx15cm glass plate around easier... works like a charm. Everyone that sees it gives a "why didn't I think of that" remark, which I think is quite funny. And yes, they're just held on with the regular sticky stuff that comes with the stick-on wall hooks. Not that 3M wall-safe stuff, either. Sure beats marbles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwan Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 when i got my lids redone on my tank the guy just drilled a hole straight through the middle of it, so i just have to stick my finger through it and pull it off, good place to drop flake through as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted March 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 hey i have just siliconed the braces on!!!! didnt do a great job but it will be fine. im so proud of myself hehe. cant wait to get it running pics to come!! **EVIL** :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hold onto your pride until you've checked the bracing holds after the tank has been filled with water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Tankman said: Any clear silicone should be allright to do the top braces on your tank so it's an added bonus it's safe for aquariums. Not so. Don't use Neutral cure anywhere on fishtanks. It must be Acetic cure. Caryl said: Hold onto your pride until you've checked the bracing holds after the tank has been filled with water Make sure that you give it a week to cure otherwise you may pop the centre brace which could result in a broken front or back and a resultant flood wherever you have it set up. Be Patient. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted March 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 thanks for that alan. i will definately be waiting till next weekend before i test it. the silicone i used is aquarium safe so i suppose it must be sweet lol thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 ok. im starting with a couple internal filters for now but in about a month i will be buying an external. the two kinds i can get are: the aqua one 1200lph or the jebao 1200lph I would like some feedback on them if possible. what people think are better etc. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 any help?? i think i will go for the aqua one but has anybody who has one come across any faults/problems with them?? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 got my jebao today, havent set it up but it looks good so far. once i get it running on the main tank ill let ya know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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