Leaking aquarium how to fix

[FrankTheTank110183]

So today my 110 leaked just had it set up for 1 day so luckily no fish. So the leak was a fast spraying leak on the bottom base seal. The leak was isolated to one spot. But it really was pissing out fast under the tank
Heres my question
How do I know if just a reseal will fix it or if the whole thing needs to be taken apart and re built?
After its resealed how long of a water test shoulf i do to be able to confidently use it?

 

[BIG-G]

How old is the aquarium?
What does the rest of the silicone look ?

I would do a complete tear down and rebuild.
It just wouldn’t be worth the risk.

 

[FrankTheTank110183]

How old is the aquarium?
What does the rest of the silicone look ?

I would do a complete tear down and rebuild.
It just wouldn’t be worth the risk.

I just bought it used not sure on age. Last owner resealed it and it looked like she did a decent job. Im afraid a rebuild is a little outa my leaugue lol

 

[tlindsey]

I just bought it used not sure on age. Last owner resealed it and it looked like she did a decent job. Im afraid a rebuild is a little outa my leaugue lol

Hopefully you can find someone who can do that for you at a reasonable price.

 

[MrsE88]

I’ve never done a rebuild, but I think if I was in that situation I’d try it. You really don’t have anything to lose at this point unless you happen to keep other critters that don’t require water.

Selling it now to recoup some cost is an option.

Or like tlindsey suggested, you could pay someone to do it.

 

[duanes]

You won't/can't know until you try.
With leaks on the bottom, I usually scrape out as much of the old silicone in the general area and in the gap of the leak as possible, reseal, then place another pane of glass over that area, and seal the new glass in.
Water weight on the extra pane could be your friend in this case.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
And use a sealer with some extra tensile strength as opposed to just something like GE1.
It may be that the old frame is no longer holding properly , and outward pressure from water is too much.
Cheap sealants seal, but don't have the ability to hold well.

 

[BIG-G]

I just bought it used not sure on age. Last owner resealed it and it looked like she did a decent job. Im afraid a rebuild is a little outa my leaugue lol

I get it.
I don’t know your particular situation.
But, taking a tank apart really is basically cut the old silicone, take the tank apart, clean all the pieces and just silicone it back together.
There’s lots of videos on how to do it.
Probably cost 20 to 30 bucks in supplies (depending on prices in your location).

If there’s something you have questions about come back to MFK and we can talk you through it.

 

[FrankTheTank110183]

You won't/can't know until you try.
With leaks on the bottom, I usually scrape out as much of the old silicone in the general area and in the gap of the leak as possible, reseal, then place another pane of glass over that area, and seal the new glass in.
Water weight on the extra pane could be your friend in this case.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
And use a sealer with some extra tensile strength as opposed to just something like GE1.
It may be that the old frame is no longer holding properly , and outward pressure from water is too much.
Cheap sealants seal, but don't have the ability to hold well.

The frame is definitely in rough shape. Im going to call an aquarium builder that is in my area and see if they will fix it if thats to expensive ill buy all new frames and give it go meself. What do I really have to lose

 

[FrankTheTank110183]

Found an aquarium repair guy thats going to reinforce all the seems with euro braces and reseal it all. Says itll be as good as new. Will cost under 200. Has anyone here heard of this method?

 

[BIG-G]

Found an aquarium repair guy thats going to reinforce all the seems with euro braces and reseal it all. Says itll be as good as new. Will cost under 200. Has anyone here heard of this method?

Yes. Euro bracing can be done around the top in place of a frame as well as internally around the bottom to reenforce the seal around the bottom sides.