Tank reseal question

crazysteve710

crazysteve710

Candiru
MFK Member
Nov 21, 2010
121
19
48
scranton pa
I recently resealed a 150 gallon tank i acquired and decided to test fill it today. My question is how long should i leave water in it before i decide its sealed properly and can bring in the house and start too cycle

Sent from my LGLS620 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App
 
fishguy306

fishguy306

Peacock Bass
Community Vendor
MFK Member
Oct 24, 2005
1,161
313
122
35
Illinois
How long ago did you seal it? Having water in it does nothing toward helping the silicone cure. You need the tank to be empty and dry for it to properly cure. Full cure time is usually about 10-14 days, depending on a couple factors.
 
jsodwi

jsodwi

Blue Tier VIP
MFK Member
Jul 9, 2005
2,738
692
425
south of heaven
The tanks that I reseal I usually let sit for a couple days. Making sure the floor I fill it on is completely dry so I can see if there are any problems. 10 day cure is good. I usually go 7
 
xraycer

xraycer

Arapaima
MFK Member
Sep 5, 2013
5,383
2,571
203
Southern NH USA
What is the air temp of the room where the tank was curing?
 
xraycer

xraycer

Arapaima
MFK Member
Sep 5, 2013
5,383
2,571
203
Southern NH USA
xraycer

xraycer

Arapaima
MFK Member
Sep 5, 2013
5,383
2,571
203
Southern NH USA
crazysteve710 said:
Tube said 24 hours too touch and 48 hours until it should meet water

Sent from my LGLS620 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App
Click to expand...
There recommended temp is probably mid 70s, so you should be good to go after 10 days
 
crazysteve710

crazysteve710

Candiru
MFK Member
Nov 21, 2010
121
19
48
scranton pa
Thanks it has water in it for 24 hours now im thinking its good to go but im gonna give it one more night to be sure

Sent from my LGLS620 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
zoomed.com
hikariusa.com
aqaimports.com
Store
Top Bottom