Quick Sealer

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can anybody pls suggest a quick sealer?

I am almost done with my big tank project but still has some minor leaks to deal with on the bulkhead or joint close to a bulkhead. I had been trying to fix it with silicone (dow 832), which was able to take care of most of the leaks but there are still 2 persistent leaks. actually, setup was leak free for a day, but now, has this approximately one drop per 30 second leak. I am too tired to drain tank again (done this at least 3 times to fix the others) and looking for a quick fix, if available. the patch or sealant would go over silicone.

basically, I am looking for something the could be applied, seal and cure wet.

somebody suggested a clear roof patch - not sure about it's toxicity.

I was considering Lexel clear, or the Rescue 911, but not sure about their toxicity either.

recently tried aluminum tape over silicone, did not work either. I am very tempted to used the Bakor Roof Patch, but a bit scared since the future inhabitants of this tank are asian arowanas.


guys, your input would be highly appreciated. good day fellas :)
 
dude if your going to spend big money on Asian aros you should take the time and drain the tank dry it completely and run some silicone over all the seams(inside and out) just to be safe then leave it set for 2 days and you will be fine.
 
Here Home Depot has an epoxy putty that would do it. Check with a pool supply store too.

But like *KrAmEr* said and :iagree: with, take a little time it will be worth it

Dr Joe

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Dr Joe;936044; said:
Here Home Depot has an epoxy putty that would do it. Check with a pool supply store too.

But like *KrAmEr* said and :iagree: with, take a little time it will be worth it

Dr Joe

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:iagree:

There are quite a few epoxies that will cure under water... but they will cure hard, and the silicone will remain flexible... Let me put it this way, would you rather fix it now, when you don't have fish in there to worry about, or later, when you do?
 
my friend offered this analysis:

if it stays the same, it might drip 1 gallon per month, which I could catch with a pail and either use to water my plants or put back into the aquarium. If I'm lucky enough, maybe the leak would go away when I put the heater on and the fittings expand with the rise in temperature.

If I try to fix it now, I'll have to throw minimum of 300 gallons of water, fixing it is not guaranteed to work, like my previous attempts.

damn friends, they're just there to confuse you.

I would try to patch it first. Many roof patches (epoxy or rubber) can be applied and will cure wet.

this leads to another question - had anybody lost a fish because he patched his leak with a roofing material.

if leak so small is patched with a possibly toxic material, would it leak it back to the system?
 
IMHO, if you're going to do a half-assed repair, you might as well use duct tape, or leave it. What's the point of putting a ton of work into building a tank, and then, and then leaving it with a crappy band-aid in the end? what's 300G of water worth?
 
lol. what size the tank gonna be.just drain to the lowest leak one day then seal up wait and refill. whats soo hard bout that. chances are that they will have fungicides in the sealers. y wouldnt they.
 
go to a boating store and look at splash zone or other products meant to be applied in or under water........... also very small leaks may self seal over time from silt.

however i drained my 2400 gallon twice before making it leak free
 
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