Does anyone know someone who does tank repairs is Brisbane (southside). I have a 4x18x20 that is 14months old and the aquarium shop I got it from claims it is not their problem as it is over the 12months. I can not believe they think it is OK for a silicone seal to only last 12months on a tank they built. I have had tanks 10 or more years old never loose a drop.
Either way I am concerned just patching where I think it is leaking will only lead to other leaks in the coming months or will it be OK for me to just remove the old silicone from the whole inside of the tank and run silicone around all the edges.
PS the leak is from the edge between the base and side so I need to get it sorted asap as my baby discus have been downgraded to a stryo box for the moment.
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give ian a call on 0401 023 146 he build and re pairs tanks
I have the same problem, a 6x18x20 I'd say it's a good chance we got them from the same place...about 2 years old.
My tank is also leaking between the bottom and the side.
Fortunately I have accommidated them in some large tubs but I'm going to reseal it myself, I'm going to scrape out all the old silicone on the base (inside tank) and up the sides, so as I don't have joins where there is old silicone meeting new, less chance of a leak.
Not unless someone who knows how wants to come over and help me do it over a carton of carlton cold.... ;D
*King* whereabouts is Ian.....as my tank is in my shed, and preferably staying there :D
Bah might have a shot at it myself anyways.
Good luck with yours!!
Hi
I have don't it a few times in the past
but make shore u have goten out the old silicone give it a good clean with metho and let it dry
So do 1 edge at a time and just wet ya finger and run it along the beed to make shore the silicon is pushed in to the groove
Let it stand for 72 hours then a quick wash and fill it slowly over a day to check for leaks
Then drain and there ya go
ps try not to have your head in the tank for too long the fumes will give ya a good head spinn lol
Roo
name the shop so i don't buy a tank from them...
Quote from: MFK82 on March 18, 2007, 08:08:03 PM
name the shop so i don't buy a tank from them...
not allowed to do that i don't think.... ::)
No I am not naming the shop.
Even the best of companies can built a tank that leaks. I have since been in contact with the shop owner whereas I had been dealing with a staff member previously. Shop now has the tank and they are going to repair it. I am more than happy with the way the owner has dealt with this matter.
ian is located at inala but im sure he will help u . he delivers glass all over brisbane. his built some big tanks in his time and is very good at building tanks. give him a call im sure u will be happy with his prices as they are very good and the work he does is awsome.