repairing old tank with crumbling silicon

[generalcov]

I bought a 120g tank that was built in 1993. The silicon on the inside of the tank in two of the corners is kind of crumbling and pulls away from the glass easily when I run my finger down it. Should I do a leake test and leave it if it holds or go ahead and replace it while the tank is empty? If I need to replace it do I need to take the glass apart or just take the old seal off as much as i can with a razor and silicon it up?

 

[mercury904]

what i am doing is to separate all the parts using a guitar string and remove all the silicon,and put them back together again

 

[solchitlins]

I just did a tank, turned out looking sloppy, will redo it in the spring I guess.
Here are some good links.

http://www.bestfish.com/tips/082798.html

Here is a diy link using tape as a guide, IMHO tape method ends up looking bad

http://aquamaniacs.net/forum/cms_view_article.php?aid=107

Here's a link to what silicone is safe. I used ge door and window with no anti mold stuff added.

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=21234

good luck

 

[ITHURTZ]

re do the entire tank. I beleive most people just clean the insides without taking the tank apart, otherwise u might end up having to buy new moldings all around.

 

[generalcov]

what i am doing is to separate all the parts using a guitar string and remove all the silicon,and put them back together again

that is an awesome idea!

 

[mercury904]

that is an awesome idea!

if you want a clearer view and have an extra cash,replace the front panel with a new one

 

[generalcov]

is 1 standard size caulk tube going to be enough for a 4x2x2?

 

[snaggle]

Here is one more good link on how to fix a tank.

http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Spinelli_Resealing_Aquarium.html

 

[generalcov]

hmmm, I should have practiced this one. i got one seam done and it was horrible. i'll cut it out tomorrow and try again. i can tell that this is going to be a pain in the @$$!

 

[ITHURTZ]

If it gets to messy put some tape down where you dont want the silicone to go. Lay a bead, use a finger and push it in walla perfect seam.