The Reef Addict
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Hello!
Haven't been on here in a long time! Just as the title says, I need some advice. I picked up a free 220g tank that needs a reseal. It's a real nice tank that is in great shape, only a couple years old. I believe it's one of the infamous Marineland leakers.
Anyways, I have done a bunch or research but still find myself with a couple questions..
1) I am going to "do this right" and seperate all the glass panels. When I put the tank back together, do I simply put the plastic top/bottom pieces on and go about resealing? Or do I need to physically lift up the glass panels (sounds impossible/unlikely) to ensure silicone gets in between them?
2) Should I silicone the plastic braces back on first? I've only resealed one tank before and it was much older than this one. With that tank the bottom glass fit inside of the side panels and was siliconed around the bottom and top side, the bottom glass was elevated about 1" up. This tank however - looks like the the side panels may sit on top of the glass? I guess I'll have a better idea once I take it apart.
3) Any recommendations on a "tool" I could use to spread/push the silicone in between the panels?
4) Is GE silicone 1 sufficient? Seemed super strong from all the times I've used it in the past.
I believe that's all I can think of. Going to start this project tomorrow morning. TIA!!!
Haven't been on here in a long time! Just as the title says, I need some advice. I picked up a free 220g tank that needs a reseal. It's a real nice tank that is in great shape, only a couple years old. I believe it's one of the infamous Marineland leakers.
Anyways, I have done a bunch or research but still find myself with a couple questions..
1) I am going to "do this right" and seperate all the glass panels. When I put the tank back together, do I simply put the plastic top/bottom pieces on and go about resealing? Or do I need to physically lift up the glass panels (sounds impossible/unlikely) to ensure silicone gets in between them?
2) Should I silicone the plastic braces back on first? I've only resealed one tank before and it was much older than this one. With that tank the bottom glass fit inside of the side panels and was siliconed around the bottom and top side, the bottom glass was elevated about 1" up. This tank however - looks like the the side panels may sit on top of the glass? I guess I'll have a better idea once I take it apart.
3) Any recommendations on a "tool" I could use to spread/push the silicone in between the panels?
4) Is GE silicone 1 sufficient? Seemed super strong from all the times I've used it in the past.
I believe that's all I can think of. Going to start this project tomorrow morning. TIA!!!