Hello; I do not see why a reseal is needed if it does not have issues. I would give it a good long test fill and if it passes, clean it up and use it.
I Accidentally Broke My Freebie, Can I Still Use It?
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It was sitting in a friends yard for ages, and the sun has got to it a lot, the silicone around the bottom is starting to lift/peel (nothing major, but still..) And on top of that, I don't know what it had in it before we got it, so I want to clean it a vigorously as I can before putting my fish in it.
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Hello; I do a cleaning of all tanks before setting them up even the new ones. I only do a reseal if the tank leaks during a test fill. Please ignore my posts and do it the way that suits you.It was sitting in a friends yard for ages, and the sun has got to it a lot, the silicone around the bottom is starting to lift/peel (nothing major, but still..) And on top of that, I don't know what it had in it before we got it, so I want to clean it a vigorously as I can before putting my fish in it.
good luck
really only 5mm glass? looks much thicker. For how easy a reseal is on a tank that size I would do it just for the peace of mind
Yup, 5mm. The photo with my hand is probably more misleading than it is helpful, I'm tiny.
As stated before I don't know what its had in it. With the silicone lifting the way it is, I don't feel I'll be able to clean it adequately, and if I try, I'll probably end up with bleach and vinegar trapped under the lifting silicone.. A reseal just seems like the easiest way to ensure that its properly cleaned without risking poisoning my fish.
