How long should I wait before I put water in tank?

[carey1465]

I just resealed my tank this past Saturday. I didn't separate the panes of glass, I just sealed the corners. I thought about adding water to the tank this sat or sun. Is that enough time or should I wait? In case y'all are wondering, I used the RTV silicone


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[tbryan]

I think 48 hours is supposed to be full cure for silicone so with a week you should be good.100% silicone right?

 

[carey1465]

tbryan;846838 wrote: I think 48 hours is supposed to be full cure for silicone so with a week you should be good.100% silicone right?

Affirmative.


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[raz0945]

+1 48hrs worked for me on my 75g!

tbryan;846838 wrote: I think 48 hours is supposed to be full cure for silicone so with a week you should be good.100% silicone right?

 

[carey1465]

That's good to hear. Im excited to get this tank going


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[sewer urchin]

Just think... the longer it sits empty, the less you have to spend filling it up!

I usually wait in till the vinegar/acetic acid smell is gone or in till the wife stops giving me dirty looks for stinking up the place (oh wait, that never happens!), 2 days is about right ;-)

 

[eric b]

2 days is probably the minimum I would wait, but usually I wait 1 week depending on temperature where the item is curing.