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Schaf83

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While searching craigslist for a stand for the 6ft 150g tank I got a couple months ago, I found a 8ft 240g! Came with the stand and a canopy with built in fluorescent (gonna change take those out & run 2 DIY rain gutter LEDs). For filters, he included a Fluval FX5, a Fluval 404, a Fluval 304, & a Penn-Plax Cascade. Had 2 Jäger 250 watt heaters & three Whisper 30-60 air pumps. He also included a ton of river gravel (probably gonna end up using sand) & lots of decor.

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While cleaning it, I found this. Do I need to pull it and reseal? It was holding water with no leaks. I just don't want to mess with it later...

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yes def reseal before it does become a leak and require a rebuild.
 
keep in mind new silicone does not stick to old silicone, meaning remove all old silicone on the whole tank and reseal it all. not just the one corner spot.
 
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great tank,,, how much not mind me asking?
 
Thanks for the quick replies!

Between my original post and now, I was told by a few people I know (who know way more than me) to cut a 1/2" past where it is peeled, then to lay down a new bead & smooth it out with my finger. That much, I can handle...but, honestly, I don't possess the know how to reseal it all.

I know the glass is edge sealed & this piece that is loose sort of a secondary seal...so I'm gonna roll the dice (not trying to come across that I'm not listening to your advice, just being honest about what I'm gonna do).

I did notice and asked the guy I bought it from why it had that double pane around it & he informed me it was common in larger tanks (the biggest tank I had running prior to this was a 4ft 55g, so it was new to me).

I paid a VERY fair price...lets just leave it at that lol
 
lol,,, fair enof,, hope it works out well for you, be a great looking tank!
 
Schaf83 said:
Just hope I'm not making a "help! I didn't listen to you guys and now I have a leak" thread in a year!
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TBH I thought resealing a aquarium was difficult sealed 2 lol both still holding water after 3yrs now. I agree with pops pops with suggesting reseal of whole aquarium because you wont have to worry about leaking water for years if done properly. Research diy forum, and youtube. :)
 
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