resealed a fish tank?

[Mr.Kiet]

i'm not sure if this is the right spot to post this. but i'm looking forward to resealing a 135g tank. any how-tos or guide to get started?

 

[ronin_man]

<----- check out the search function, you will find a ton of threads on it

 

[tylerperkins]

i did my 125 its easy

 

[jcardona1]

- cut out all old silicone
- clean with rubbing alcohol
- mask off silicone line with masking tape
- run new bead of sealant
- use back of spoon or wet fingers to smooth out bead
- remove tape
- let dry
- add water
- enjoy

 

[eh1421]

- cut out all old silicone
- clean with rubbing alcohol
- mask off silicone line with masking tape
- run new bead of sealant
- use back of spoon or wet fingers to smooth out bead
- remove tape
- let dry
- add water
- enjoy

well said

 

[Knowdafish]

Let dry for at least a week

 

[Mr.Kiet]

thanks jcardona1.

what kind of silicone should i use?

 

[andres]

GE Window & Doors I, less than $5.00 per tube at a hardware store

Make sure its 100% Silicone and does not contain bio seal

 

[packer43064]

At walmart it's $3.50, get it there. And whatever you do, please do it in a well ventilated area. Not in a small 10 x 6 room. I did mine indoors since it's damn freezing out and our garage has no heat. It was a 55 and omg. I'll never do that again, about died from the smell. There is a reason why they say do it in a well-ventilated building. And don't use the acetone, use rubbing alcohol. I put a cloth in the acetone to get it wet and then I picked it up and my fingers started to tingle(huh, that's weird) then I looked at my finger and they started to turn a white color(WTF) and then rank to the sink to wash my hands.

So yeah use a well ventilated area and use rubbing alcohol. Just my .02 cents.

 

[tylerperkins]

i have read too many people have leaks and failures with ge silicone. personally i like the all glass brand it cost more but its what they use at the factory and i resealed my 125 haven had a drip yet love the stuff