Blown seam...! Should I reseal this tank?

[JAX3000]

Hi guys...
I need some expert opinions on a major problem...

The question is, should I reseal my blown tank...? (It is similar size and proportions to a standard 90 gallon.)

It appears to have given way on about a 12 inch long section of the rear bottom seam.
A new tank will take weeks and cost alot of money, so I had decided to just reseal the whole thing with new silicone seals.... BUT, now I'm thinking that may not be sufficient, given the fact it has opened up so much. It's not a "leaky tank"... it actually POURED out of the rear bottom seam and like I said, about 12 inches appeared to be losing water... as far as I know the entire seam has opened up, how could I know?

A guy in my LFS suggested I buy a bead of glass from a local glaziers, say 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch at the length of the whole inside length of the tank and reseal the tank with this pressed into the corner in question, to create a nice new seal to the 2 panes.

I have literally 0 experience in this and fear I'm out of my depth. The tank is in my living room and I don't want to wreck the house or kill by beloved pets.

Sorry, long boring post...

Please help me out with any thoughts on how to proceed...

Many thanks

And HAPPY NEW YEAR...!!! ?

 

[duanes]

The seams of my 180 separate during an earthquake, and the top braces also came apart, no broken glass, but separation of seams.
So it was not only a question of slight separation, but the forces of the water pushing the walls apart, I had to fix it twice (a few more more earthquakes) and it still seeps a bit, especially during the heat of the sun, which also causes contraction, so still an issue. (Luckily the tank is outside on a patio), so seepage is a minor irritant.
Don't use a normal sealant like GE1, you will need a sealant with more tensile strength, and if it is an issue such as the outward pressure of water, it may like mine always seep, or worse yet, be a lost cause.
I have sealed a number of tanks, and only two were like it, this one, and another that was a total lost cause.
Below You can see the clamps I have left on permanently, to help with outward pressure.

Below the current seepage.

Below the type sealant I used on my second attempt.

 

[JAX3000]

The seams of my 180 separate during an earthquake, and the top braces also came apart, no broken glass, but separation of seams.
So it was not only a question of slight separation, but the forces of the water pushing the walls apart, I had to fix it twice (a few more more earthquakes) and it still seeps a bit, especially during the heat of the sun, which also causes contraction, so still an issue. (Luckily the tank is outside on a patio), so seepage is a minor irritant.
Don't use a normal sealant like GE1, you will need a sealant with more tensile strength, and if it is an issue such as the outward pressure of water, it may like mine always seep, or worse yet, be a lost cause.
I have sealed a number of tanks, and only two were like it, this one, and another that was a total lost cause.
Below You can see the clamps I have left on permanently, to help with outward pressure.
View attachment 1399959
Below the current seepage.
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Below the type sealant I used on my second attempt.
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Thanks duanes.

I really appreciate your advice.

Unfortunately I have the luxury of neither a weepy tank nor braces, as it's a display tank in my living room.

I'm starting to think I need a new tank!