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Hey just noticed your location, columbus ga? i work and just about live in columbus lol nice to find another local guy on here.
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Yup, he bought my old T5 light.
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Cool looks like he is doing a great job on that tank repair, is that his only tank or does he have another already set up?
I thought you were going with black silicone.. (guess you couldnt find it?)
That is the only reason that I would have recommended separating the panels completely, because if you didn't, you'd get a section of clear silicone (between the glass) up against a section of black (newly applied) like I did on my 90 see picture.
That is the only reason that I would have recommended separating the panels completely, because if you didn't, you'd get a section of clear silicone (between the glass) up against a section of black (newly applied) like I did on my 90 see picture.
I have a hard time even finding the GE I! It seems like everything has the Biocide...
Where did you pick yours up?
Kudos on the restore! cant wait to see it filled up.
MAJOR RECOMENDATION --- Test fill her in the garage or back patio. Expect the worst and pray for the best! 99% chanec yoru all good, but if anything is going to happen due to any structural problems, it likely will happen within 72 hours filled to the top. Not to over worry you but dont be silly and test it with fliplfops on and your baby on the ground next to you. I've fortunately never been around a glass tank failing, but have seen some stitches that proves it happens. LOOKING GOOD!
Where did you pick yours up?
Kudos on the restore! cant wait to see it filled up.
MAJOR RECOMENDATION --- Test fill her in the garage or back patio. Expect the worst and pray for the best! 99% chanec yoru all good, but if anything is going to happen due to any structural problems, it likely will happen within 72 hours filled to the top. Not to over worry you but dont be silly and test it with fliplfops on and your baby on the ground next to you. I've fortunately never been around a glass tank failing, but have seen some stitches that proves it happens. LOOKING GOOD!
I picked up the silicone at walmart. I also saw it at lowes/home depot. When i bought the tank, i had the guy fill it up overnight to see if it leaked with the old silcone and it didnt. I didnt break the seal between the glass, i just replaced the inside seal. I think ill be good. It will get filled up out side when i find a level spot to do so. I sealed it on the 18th and here it is friday. That should be ample time to cure right. Ive still got to refinish the stand.
Lol yeah i didnt have the salt to throw away for the leak test. I wouldnt think it would have much to do with it though. Never heard of a salt only/ fresh only tank. I think you might have not let yours cure all the way. I let mine sit for 120 hours before even puttin 4 inches in the bottom and then waited another 72 hours before filling full.
found this:
According to a well respected member at another forum, AGA aquarium sealant is</em> GE Silicon I, re branded by GE in a joint venture with AGA. I can't vouch for this 100%, as I haven't seen the manufacturing process with my own eyes, but many (including myself) trust this to be the case.
FWIW, GE I is what I use, and have heard many other success stories about it.
According to a well respected member at another forum, AGA aquarium sealant is</em> GE Silicon I, re branded by GE in a joint venture with AGA. I can't vouch for this 100%, as I haven't seen the manufacturing process with my own eyes, but many (including myself) trust this to be the case.
FWIW, GE I is what I use, and have heard many other success stories about it.
Thanks, i saw that as well in the picture and did a double take.
bratliff;454038 wrote: I sure do hope so! :thumbs:
Understand, I'm not trying to argue with you or anything. I just have a huge build project underway that's gonna need at least 7 more tubes of aquarium silicone and I'd dearly love to have confirmation that the warning on the label can be ignored so I can buy locally rather than having to mail order. So far, your's is the only build underway that is using the GE I silicone, so, I'm very interested in your results.
Couldnt agree with you more. That kind of project i would also want to know 100 percent. Ill keep you updated so you can make your decision.:up:
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There are a couple of kinds of GE Silicone I, Windows/Door/Attic/Basement are safe. GE Silicone I, Kitchens and Baths is not safe, it contains mold inhibitors and will kill every coral in the tank (I know from experience :doh
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