How long after reseal till i can fill tank

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Jack Dempsey
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Apr 17, 2010
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I sealed the tank on saturday but didnt like one of the beads so i did it again yesterday. Its been 24 hours or should i give it a lil longer
 
Wait at least 48 hours. If you don't have fish waiting to go in, wait a little longer. Silicone will cure on the outside within a day, but depending on thickness in some locations, it may not be fully cured for a few days.
 
yea i know. I told my fiance i would fill it tomar around noon since im only working a half day and have a doctors appt at 2. I figure if all is well around 4 or 5 i will start setting it up for the fish.
 
tank is up and running, but i just noticed some salt build up on the sides of the tank on each side. After wiping it away i cant feel a leak anywhere. The tank was setup yesterday. Theres no salt or signs of water on the trim or stand. There was salt build up stuck in the trim i couldnt get. Could the salt be from humidity in the rom or water spilled during setup that dried?
 
Silicone cures in 24 hours and achieves full strength in 7 days.
 
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