So I am still dismantling my 220 gallon aquarium. I had to replace a side panel as well as I can only get the aquarium into my basement in pieces anyhow lol.
While I am diligently removing silicone I keep wondering if my new seams will hold.
One of the tanks I got for free for replacement glass had failed (hence the free part). The back panel completely came off - the silicone just separated all the way down on both ends. The entire 6' glass panel then fell to the floor behind the tank and then cracked. (The cracked panel supplies me with the appropriate peice I need for the 220 after I have it cut to size.
This guy had over $1100 damage to his living room, kitchen and finished basement when all the water gushed out.
So I am wondering what people's experiences have been as to what caused their tank failures... Anything I can do to ensure success?
I am cleaning the old silicone 100% off of the old glass. Even when I think I have it all, there is still a very fine film I can still remove. I am confident I am getting it all removed. Extremely tedious.
I plan on ordering scs1200 silicone. I'll make sure all oils are removed from the glass (from handling it) before siliconing.
Been watching tons of videos but want to hear advice for the folks who know this the best. What else can I do? I've never done this before and really don't need 220 gallons of water all over my basement floor.
Thanks!
While I am diligently removing silicone I keep wondering if my new seams will hold.
One of the tanks I got for free for replacement glass had failed (hence the free part). The back panel completely came off - the silicone just separated all the way down on both ends. The entire 6' glass panel then fell to the floor behind the tank and then cracked. (The cracked panel supplies me with the appropriate peice I need for the 220 after I have it cut to size.
This guy had over $1100 damage to his living room, kitchen and finished basement when all the water gushed out.
So I am wondering what people's experiences have been as to what caused their tank failures... Anything I can do to ensure success?
I am cleaning the old silicone 100% off of the old glass. Even when I think I have it all, there is still a very fine film I can still remove. I am confident I am getting it all removed. Extremely tedious.
I plan on ordering scs1200 silicone. I'll make sure all oils are removed from the glass (from handling it) before siliconing.
Been watching tons of videos but want to hear advice for the folks who know this the best. What else can I do? I've never done this before and really don't need 220 gallons of water all over my basement floor.
Thanks!