antique 185 tank refurb HELP!!!

[PufferCorps]

I got this 20 year old 2 tier waterfall tank for free, and it needs to be resealed and pond armored.
pretty much all the seals separated on the ride over here.
The frame is still solid and harder than hell to remove.

My question is : do I have to take it completely apart, or can i get away with just removing the old silicone and injecting new.

 

[krichardson]

Bring on the photos.....they will be needed in order for any useful advice to be given.

 

[PufferCorps]

Bring on the photos.....they will be needed in order for any useful advice to be given.

I need to figure out how to post the here

 

[PufferCorps]

here we go!

 

[PufferCorps]

heres the damage

 

[PufferCorps]

the frame is still in good shape and sturdy all around except the one corner. I dont want to take it all apart.

 

[millerkid519]

Looks to me like I would do a complete reseal om the bottom section and just the inside seal on the top secrion

 

[PufferCorps]

I have pond armor for the bottom.

Almost all the seals shook apart between all the glass panels.

Should I remove all the silicone between them? or leave it in there. I've read that silicone wont stick to silicone, so i was planning on removing just the silicone between the panels.

 

[PufferCorps]

Looks to me like I would do a complete reseal om the bottom section and just the inside seal on the top secrion

are there any good tutorials on youtube or whatever, you can recommend?

 

[pops]

if the joints them selves have separated will need a rebuild, panes removed, all old silicone removed, panes resealed/glued back together, then the inside resealed. unless you are very very good DIY a job best left to a professional.