Little earthquake, little leak.
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Being on a tiny island, somewhat nestled in the last century, things like silicone sealer are not available, but being an island, with lots of boats, marine epoxy is.
So i spent some time draining the tank, and jamming epoxy where the panel appeared to be separated, inside and out.
also took the opportunity, with the water level down, to catch the tetras with parasitic Lernaea, and pull the copepods off. One was so embeded, the upper half of the caudal fin came off with it.
There are some close up shots of the parasite in the disease section.
Whether or not the seal holds, only time will tell.
So i spent some time draining the tank, and jamming epoxy where the panel appeared to be separated, inside and out.
also took the opportunity, with the water level down, to catch the tetras with parasitic Lernaea, and pull the copepods off. One was so embeded, the upper half of the caudal fin came off with it.
There are some close up shots of the parasite in the disease section.
Whether or not the seal holds, only time will tell.
Im guessing marine epoxy will be stronger than silicone and more weather resistant? In which case that can only be a good thing right???
Overnight the epoxy has held well, the sump has little to no water loss (a place it would be most obvious)
and the fish are alive in in no stress. I only let is cure about two hours before adding water, because the instructions said, cures under water
This is what I used
and the fish are alive in in no stress. I only let is cure about two hours before adding water, because the instructions said, cures under water
This is what I used
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You would think so; and probably ok for an emergency fix like OP's situation, but there's likely a reason they use silicone with tank construction instead: it provides some cushioning, even I daresay a bit of flexibility -- if epoxy were used everywhere in a tank I guess it might be too rigid at the seams and even more susceptible during an earthquake.
I just checked and the one I used to temporary fix my tank was HA6 Marine Silicone.
It is actually really strong stuff and looks and acts like normal silicone without the toxic consequences if not dry but more expensive as well.
