Resealing / patching large acrylic tank -is it worth it?

[Orthopod]

Tank is 72 by 58 by 18 high

There’s a leak at a place it was previously resealed. Is it worth trying to reseal or should I scrap the tank and the 2000 I paid for it and the stand.

And if resealing or patching any advice from those who have done it.

I bought a used large tank and clearly got taken as there was a slow leak. Obviously, no real recourse but just got swindled. I knew the guys cousins as an acquaintance who I talked fish with often so i gave them more credit than I should of. This is another discussion...

 

[Ontherocks]

Those are cool dimensions. You can save it with Weldon-40. If you search the forum, there’s multiple threads on how it’s used and what it can do

 

[BIG-G]

Should be able to weld in a square or triangle rod into the corner.
I wouldn’t just give up on it. It’s definitely worth a shot.
Do some research and remember the preparation work to get the area clean and ready for the repair is extremely important.

 

[Orthopod]

Oops this was supposed to be in the set up section - somehow I posted this in the wrong section lol

 

[Orthopod]

Should be able to weld in a square or triangle rod into the corner.
I wouldn’t just give up on it. It’s definitely worth a shot.
Do some research and remember the preparation work to get the area clean and ready for the repair is extremely important.

There’s already a repair there with a triangle wedge.

 

[JK47]

There’s already a repair there with a triangle wedge.

Weldon #4. It’s water thin and would most likely be pulled into any leak if the gap is dry. Leave a fan blowing on the seam overnight. Once that is done you can always #40 pour over the reinforcement and be done. Look up top and pour technique

 

[Orthopod]

Weldon #4. It’s water thin and would most likely be pulled into any leak if the gap is dry. Leave a fan blowing on the seam overnight. Once that is done you can always #40 pour over the reinforcement and be done. Look up top and pour technique

Thanks

 

[fishhead0103666]

Even if it’s beyond repair it can still be sold to reptile keeper.

 

[CODISCUS]

Weldon 40 will definitely fix. I build tanks and that's what you need to do.

 

[Orthopod]

Weldon 40 will definitely fix. I build tanks and that's what you need to do.

Thanks for the advice - feel dumb for trusting the individuals.