Help its leaking....AGAIN

[dillon]

Need some help, my tank started leaking in May, removed all the old silicone,replaced it let it cure for 3 days. Filled the tank let it sit for a day no leaks, emptied it and carried it upstairs. Now 6 weeks later same thing the tank is leaking and the cotnents are in an old 10 gal tank...not happy I am sure.
What might I be doing to cause the leaks? What can I do to prevent them
Thanks in advance.....frazzled and frustrated.
Bob

 

[mimzy]

time for a new tank! :yes:
Use the broken one for herps!! :joy:

 

[dillon]

I wish I could buy a new tank, unfortunately not a good time for that.
Will proceed with the repairs and hope for the best

 

[scubanoah]

make sure whatever you are putting the tank on is level. what size is it?

 

[shiby1510]

what kind of tank is it.. glass or acrylic?

 

[dillon]

Tank is a 46 gal bowfront...typical entry level SW tank. The tank is glass. Checked it with a level on the stand empty and filling. That didn't appear to be a problem. I am baffled.

 

[oceana]

be sure you are clamping your tank after your seal it.
make sure ALL of the old stuff is gone and use an industrial silicon call a glass shop and ask them whats best.

 

[shiby1510]

The only one hope that I had was it was acrylic.. and in that case silicone wouldn't work with it.. sorry i'm no help

 

[dillon]

You helped, trust me. helping me to think through the process is all this is about
thanks to all that responded

 

[ratlehound]

go to wal-mart.go to the boating dep.get some 3m marine adhesive sealant 5200.you can buy it in a larg or small tubs.this stuff held my 125 hores out board on my boat with no bolts.so i put a seat in the front on some rottin wood that the screws would not tighin on and it holds me. i way 295.it allso can be aplied under water so the lable say.how ever i have not tried that.this is the best glu i have ever used it stick to everything.good luck