When my fish reached the point of being really really to big for my 60 gallon i rushed getting my 210 up and running. One step being reattaching the center glass piece along to top. I let it dry for a few days plus the time it took to build the stand and get in my room before running water in the system. Id say about 2 weeks after adding water the center glass came off on one side. But i got lucky when i raised my drain plugs so it only feel near a half foot or less. Now i have it proped up because i can't reglue it right now. And it leaves a nice open crack along the top so my arrows can splash all the way from my door to the window seal on the other side of the room. I guess that makes my room 100% chance that u could get wet at anytime. Not having the center glass probs makes my tank alot weaker too huh?
Give your glue time to cure
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I don't understand usually a few days will be enough to let silicone dry. Although it depends on the thickness of the silicone and the enviroment. I suspect that you did not properly clean the contact area's.
It is adviseble to drain your tank and glue the brace again. They ain't there for looks ey.
It is adviseble to drain your tank and glue the brace again. They ain't there for looks ey.
Alright, i cleaned it pretty good the first time around and used decent amount of glue, but i guess not enough. Also when i bought it off my friend, the glass wasn't in at all, but i could see where it was glued before. He must have had the same problem. Its also very heavy half inch glass. Maybe if i went with a thinker cut of glass it would help?
i use acetone to clean the glass first then let it air dry for an hour or two before silicone goes on and i have never had a prob