reseal...

[gpkozmp]

I found what seems to be a great deal online and well I had a question. The ad I found is for a 210gal. saltwater tank with a bunch of extra's including a 125 gal for a sump. Well my question is how easy is it to reseal a tank, and I was wondering if anybody would be able to give me somewhat step-by-step instruction's? the 210 has the seal that needs to be resealed and I am wondering if it is going to be too much of a headache to do on my own or if it is something I could do in an afternoon? Thank you for your help.

 

[shrimpy brains]

Assuming that the glass is not broken, and the frame is good!! Generally, resealing means you have to remove and replace silicone. If it were me, I would do the whole tank, not just where it looks like the leak is. The hardest part will be scraping out the old silicone. You can buy replacement silicone at the hardwware store. You do not have to buy the expensive stuff from the fish store. Just make sure you buy the one without the mildicide in it. I beleive it's the silicone 1 but you can read the label and figure it out. Then apply with caulking gun. (i start from bottom and furthermost points so you don't lean on what you've done) You can get on of those (idk what they are called) things that you run down the silicone to smooth it out.(available same place you buy caulking gun) or just put your finger inside a wet rag and run that down it. then let it cure!!
Ok, that sounded easy, but it is a time consuming pain in the neck, and silicone stinks like I don't know what. But if the price is right on the tank, it's worth it (IMO)!!

 

[louti]

Yea, its pretty easy to so. The Silicone I by GE is safe to use. As said, get all the silicone out. Take a rag and rubbing alcohol and clean the seams very well. You'll also want to get the blue painters tape from home depot and tape off all the lines so it looks neat.

 

[scsinet]

Originally Posted by louti
http:///forum/post/3157229
Yea, its pretty easy to so. The Silicone I by GE is safe to use. As said, get all the silicone out. Take a rag and rubbing alcohol and clean the seams very well. You'll also want to get the blue painters tape from home depot and tape off all the lines so it looks neat.
Yes, taping off the lines is a must. I redid a 120g about two weeks ago and it was much easier than I expected. If the silicon is old, it will not be difficult to remove it. You can also use latex gloves and dip you fingers in alcohol prior to smoothing to keep from sticking to the silicon.

 

[johnr2604]

Originally Posted by SCSInet
http:///forum/post/3157239
Yes, taping off the lines is a must. I redid a 120g about two weeks ago and it was much easier than I expected. If the silicon is old, it will not be difficult to remove it. You can also use latex gloves and dip you fingers in alcohol prior to smoothing to keep from sticking to the silicon.
Or just lick your finger LOL. The tape makes things a lot easier for sure.