my tank "popped" after being sealed

[Miguel4u2]

The tank is about 125 gal. 72" long 18" wide. The top brace borke a long time ago and when filled it bowed a lot which worried me so i tried to brace it but it didn't work so i left it for a while.

A week ago i put two 8" wide glass supports in it going from inside face to inside face. Just got done filling it and it has held for about an hour so far!!! I'll let you know if it pulls away but so far it seems like strong stuff. Cleaned everything really well with a razor and rubbing alcohol.

Good luck

seems like you are set, i not going to even start on the tank until i get the stand done first though, i looks like it needs some reinforcing. is it still holding up?what silicone did you use?

 

[epond83]

Yep still holding well, tank is working on a fishless cycle. I used DAP silicone for aquariums. It doesn't look like a super strong adisive but i talked to a vendor and they said It's the same stuff as GE construction SCS 1200

http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?BrandID=67&SubcatID=27

The package says i think up to 40 gal or something but it is working great on mine. Also package says 24 hours to cure and 48 you can fill it, but online instructions say the same plus 7 days for full streght which is why i waited 7 days... sucked but well worth the wait since i've had others pull off ofter the cure time.

 

[Miguel4u2]

Yep still holding well, tank is working on a fishless cycle. I used DAP silicone for aquariums. It doesn't look like a super strong adisive but i talked to a vendor and they said It's the same stuff as GE construction SCS 1200

http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?BrandID=67&SubcatID=27

The package says i think up to 40 gal or something but it is working great on mine. Also package says 24 hours to cure and 48 you can fill it, but online instructions say the same plus 7 days for full streght which is why i waited 7 days... sucked but well worth the wait since i've had others pull off ofter the cure time.

nice to know its going good for you, i am using dap too but want black and don't know if this thing will be strong enough like the clear

i started removing all the silicone between the glass panes i will probably be done in a week or two.