#5. What do you mean by half axxed?
Also I have to add I did add the glass panels for the brace on top. Im only talking about the bottom brace of the tank.
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Originally Posted by 26pets
I bought a used 225 gallon tank last January. I discovered a small leak about 3inches across in the front left of the tank. I cut the silicon out and cleaned it and siliconed it. I havent really had time to mess with it, so its been sitting dry for a few months.
Any ways I tryed to fill it over the weekend It was filled to the top with no leaks for 24 hrs. I woke up the next morning and the tank was half empty running down the drive way and still pooring. I dried the tank to see where the exact leaks were to my luck water was going out two corners and again in the front left where I already patched.
I know I probably at this point havet to just redo the whole tank.
So my questions are:
1. Whats the best way of removing the silicon? and easiest?
Razor blades, razor blades and more razor blades. You could easily use 25 on a tank that size. Remove all silicone. Then go back over it for a double and triple check. Then go over the enitre inside with debatured alcohol to remove any residue and oils from your skin touching the glass,etc.
2. Is it worth the hassel?
If you are capable and have the skills and patience then yes. If you have more money then skill or patience then no.
3. Will I have to worry about it leaking again in the future?
Every tank will leak at some time in there life. Nothing last forever.
4. How do you seal corners?
Use the back of a plastic spon to spread the silicone. Making sure that all of it is smooth and uniform. Pay special attenttion to the corners and move the spoon in the 3 different directions to have a smooth flawless seam. You will probably need 5-6 10oz caulking tubes to put spoon beads on that size tank. I used 4 on a 125g.
5. Should I have a frame on the bottom of the tank? Because it seems to leak from the pressure of the seems....
From the pics of your tank back when you got it I can see why it leaked. Those seams had been Half axxed resealed before hand. And that is what happens when you half axx something. If done right that tank will hold for as long as any other tank with no bottom plastic rims. If you want rims for reassurance they are simple to build out of 1"x2" finish lumber.
6. How thick of Styrofoam should I have between the tank and stand?
With the wooden frame none. With a well built stand none. With a shady frame that maybe uneven i would use 1/2-3/4".
Also I have to add I did add the glass panels for the brace on top. Im only talking about the bottom brace of the tank.
Quote:
Originally Posted by 26pets
I bought a used 225 gallon tank last January. I discovered a small leak about 3inches across in the front left of the tank. I cut the silicon out and cleaned it and siliconed it. I havent really had time to mess with it, so its been sitting dry for a few months.
Any ways I tryed to fill it over the weekend It was filled to the top with no leaks for 24 hrs. I woke up the next morning and the tank was half empty running down the drive way and still pooring. I dried the tank to see where the exact leaks were to my luck water was going out two corners and again in the front left where I already patched. I know I probably at this point havet to just redo the whole tank.
So my questions are:
1. Whats the best way of removing the silicon? and easiest?
Razor blades, razor blades and more razor blades. You could easily use 25 on a tank that size. Remove all silicone. Then go back over it for a double and triple check. Then go over the enitre inside with debatured alcohol to remove any residue and oils from your skin touching the glass,etc.
2. Is it worth the hassel?
If you are capable and have the skills and patience then yes. If you have more money then skill or patience then no.
3. Will I have to worry about it leaking again in the future?
Every tank will leak at some time in there life. Nothing last forever.
4. How do you seal corners?
Use the back of a plastic spon to spread the silicone. Making sure that all of it is smooth and uniform. Pay special attenttion to the corners and move the spoon in the 3 different directions to have a smooth flawless seam. You will probably need 5-6 10oz caulking tubes to put spoon beads on that size tank. I used 4 on a 125g.
5. Should I have a frame on the bottom of the tank? Because it seems to leak from the pressure of the seems....
From the pics of your tank back when you got it I can see why it leaked. Those seams had been Half axxed resealed before hand. And that is what happens when you half axx something. If done right that tank will hold for as long as any other tank with no bottom plastic rims. If you want rims for reassurance they are simple to build out of 1"x2" finish lumber.
6. How thick of Styrofoam should I have between the tank and stand?
With the wooden frame none. With a well built stand none. With a shady frame that maybe uneven i would use 1/2-3/4".
