Used Tank Resealing Adventure

Well, never done it before, but it was a good deal on craigslist, so if i can do it, it will be worth it!


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maybe i can have a black aro by this fall

Very cool! Let us know how it turns out

I know a man that can reseal that for you

Lol

So, the tank is filled up and sitting outside to determine tank integrity. No leaks yet!
How long is a good test to ensure minimal chance of developing a leak after moving it inside?



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YOu need to fix the leaky garden hose first, there is water pooring rite out of it


and i don't trust my self to reseal a tank. I would be to afraid all the time.

Well, its been four days full of water, no leaks! I think this weekend I will move it inside.

sweet. I wish I had space for some bigger tanks. There are some awesome deals out there.

Sweet so far, Im going to build the stand tonight/tomorrow. Hopefully it doesnt spring a leak!

Just an FYI,
The silicone will turn opaque if you added the water before it finished curing. This would be a good sign it will leak at some point. If its all clear and you can see good adhesion, the tank should be reliable.

The tube said 12 hours, i gave it almost 40 hours. I will check for opaque though when i get home.

The thickness the silicon is laid down at effects the time it takes to cure. So at 40 it should have been okay.

I hope so, there was also some lumpier parts where i just couldn't get it "smooth" but that just made it thicker than the parts where i got it right. (never had to silicone something before)

Tank stand done, sans siding and cabinet doors. It will hold the tank though, and i can add sides as the budget allows. Stand cost plus foam at this point =$80

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Filling the tank!

only the driftwood inside at this point.

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Tank is full!

new 950 gph current generator and about 2/3 a tank of gravel. (need to buy more, this was craigslist free)

Contents: 39x ghost shrimp (38 now, one of them got turned into current), 4" Black Ghost Knife, 5" Royal Pleco


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Contents will stay the same until Tuesday/Wednesday (except maybe some more gravel/java moss). Tuesday I am picking up 2-3 festae fry from APFP in burien. Then next Saturday i will add the rest of my cichlids. I have two 24" lights i will set on top until I can afford real ones.

Tank so far = $230!