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tank glass repair

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  • 07-03-2011 9:31pm
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    d32
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭


    i'd left tank outside on concrete in frost so it cracked one morning. i want to repair it- slow leak- i'm thinking silicone sealant will do it? or if there's another product can anyone tell me where to get it?
    a bit worried about sealant/product giving off poison to the water- maybe if i leave sealed tank half filled for a week, empty that 'dirty' water and refill ?


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    Limerick Bandit
    Registered Users Posts: 403 ✭✭Limerick Bandit


    If you use a food grade silicone it will not poison the fish but i wouldn't trust a tank with a crack :eek: was it the bottom that cracked?


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    d32
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭d32


    yep-you betcha! happened last april or may-one of the last frosts where there's a fast rise in morning temperature- and the glass cracked across base. i'll never leave a tank out direct on concrete again...
    never heard of food grade silicone before... mmm will definitely try it out tho- curious about it... Cheers


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    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    Tech 7 silicone sealent can be used on and in aquariams,can be used underwater too.

    Any builders providers or diy shop will have it in stock.:)


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    d32
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭d32


    Brilliant. thanks a mill.


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