problems about leakage in tank

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
M

manojmohantyrkl

Feeder Fish
Dec 23, 2011
2
0
1
India
Please help

I have a aquarium witch is 3 side Concert wall and front side is glass (12mm ) i use silicon pest for fixing the glass but the water pressure is so high that a lick age is create at the bottom of the aquarium but two side is not lick . kindly suggest a solution of my problems

aqu.JPG
 
"leaks," right :) ?

Sorry, can't tell from the picture, but is that a concrete frame on the outside of the glass only on the sides? I'd say it needs to be framed on the bottom, too. But I have a feeling it already is. If so, ignore my ramblings. Good luck, I like the tank. Taller than it is wide, don't see that often.
 
I'd guess you need to re-seal the glass.
The tank will need to be drained. Cut out the old silicone, clean the glass and contact area with rubbing alcohol, and apply a new bead of silicone. With the dimensions you listed and depending on the thickness of the glass, the pressure of the water may also be bowing the glass (causing the leak), if this is the case, attaching a support beam across the top and bottom on the outside of the glass to hold the glass in place will help. Even though it will slightly hinder the viewing area, you may want to add one in the middle too. Good luck.
 
Try placing a EURO bracing at the base. Silicon 4 strip of 2 inch width glass to the bottom of the tank. It should strengthen the structure.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom