Dropped a 265

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Sorry this tragedy won't seem to end... wow.

I bought a used 125 in Houston once upon a time that was advertised with cracks. I got an alright deal. It was a dollar per gallon and the glass was perfect except for the brace which needs some heavy chemical cleaning or buffing. I cut the silicone out of the corners and down the side that was leaking because I couldn't pin point the leak underneath the molding. I re-siliconed those areas and resealed over them. I had learned that thick silicone doesn't actually seal well. Resealing over old silicone isn't that good either but I went from pane to pane over the old silicone. I too had trouble and had to cut out twice as much silicone and come back and do it again. I didn't cut back far enough to where the leak was. Wherever it was... I was able to seal it completely the second time and actually have had no problems in about 5 years. I've moved it at least that many times. When I moved mine, I used my trailer with terrible suspension. I laid wood across it and then put a comforter from goodwill on top of that. I also had a piece of plywood the same base as the tank that we used to carry it. It was good cushion for if someone had to let down in emergency and extra cushion on the trailer.

If you have to move this tank again, I'd have a base ready to set it on so if it comes down, it lands on that instead of concrete. Wood is much more forgiving. I bet 220 is much more heavy than 125 so 4 people sounds like a better crew and it wouldn't hurt to have goodwill comforters everywhere the tank may rest or fall. Great, cheap cushions.

Also, if the camera still won't come to fruition, you can take a picture with your phone and then email it to yourself by typing your email instead of a phone number when you send. Then, save it to your computer and post.
 
Was looking through my threads and realized I never updated this one. It is currently sitting full in my living room with no problems. It is currently housing 4 kel pbass, 1 granulated cat, and 1 silver aero. Once Rapps gets back the stock will be finalized with a gold Oscar, flagtail, and 3 tiger dats to grow out. I really think this one is going to work out for me and the fish. Looks like this slip may have been for the best since I now know how to re-seal a tank, have an extra fx5, and some drift wood plus saved a few bucks.
 
Nice! I'm glad this seems to have a happy ending. This thread was depressing for a while.

Congrats on the success. Any chance of a few pics?
 
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