Abarger16 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 So my brand new marineland 75g has the worse silicone job I have ever seen 1 of the seams the silicon doesnt even go onto both panes the structural silicone job is fantastic but the seals are garbage. I cant warranty the tank either because Ive drilled it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandVib3s Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Abarger16 said: So my brand new marineland 75g has the worse silicone job I have ever seen 1 of the seams the silicon doesnt even go onto both panes the structural silicone job is fantastic but the seals are garbage. I cant warranty the tank either because Ive drilled it already. That sucks,I've done 3 exchanges on a aqueon because the same problem and also because it was tempered. Its alot of work re sealing that size tank. Have to remove it all pretty much and reseal all of it in 1 go or it won't cure together properly. But it can be done. Biggest ive done is a 65 and below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parzifal Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Yikes…. Tagging along because I have no clue how that can be fixed without a complete resiliconing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandVib3s Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Parzifal said: Yikes…. Tagging along because I have no clue how that can be fixed without a complete resiliconing. I've done them on rimmed tanks. Up to a 65gallon and few 55 gallons. I removed all the interior silicone with new razor blades,left the exterior seal on rims. Alot of cleaning and wipe down with rubbing alcohol. Then resealed. Tried tools for silicone, but finger lays it the best. Lay the beads of silicone then mist a little water over it,then run finger over it to give its finish. Let dry and clean up with razor after curing. Its a messy long job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarger16 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 Yeah I built a 7.8g tank to use as a sump for another tank and it was a pain as well. Just found the bad silicone while i was plasti dipping the back glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarger16 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 From my understanding i just need to scrape the interior silicone and leave the structural silcione alone clean it up good with acetone. I heard pencil erasers work good as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarger16 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 Well this is going to be easy! After spending an hour of working up the courage to take a razor blade to my tank ive completely cleared two seals in about ten minutes time! Hopefully the other 6 go as easily 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarger16 Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Okay so Ive gotten all the silicon out of the inside of the tank. My only question is when do i stop scraping? When the glass is completely shiny again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandVib3s Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I would stop when its completely gone. I've also used green scrub pads for clean up . Before re sealing make sure its completely cleaned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarger16 Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) Yeah i just went through with a flashlight and got all the hazyness out vaccumed then acetone wipe down vaccumed again and just finished resealing it. Ive got one seam that started to skin up so the surface looks kinda bad but i went with 8mm beads because to stay with the same thickness as the glass. But im done now and will let everyone know if it holds water next week lol Edited May 25, 2022 by Abarger16 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parzifal Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 23 minutes ago, Abarger16 said: Yeah i just went through with a flashlight and got all the hazyness out vaccumed then acetone wipe down vaccumed again and just finished resealing it. Ive got one seam that started to skin up so the surface looks kinda bad but i went with 8mm beads because to stay with the same thickness as the glass. But im done now and will let everyone know if it holds water next week lol Crossing my fingers for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarger16 Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 Well I let it cure extra long and I just drained the water out of the tank yesterday no leaks so im gonna say we are good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 I need to do a little silicon work on my tank as well. What silicon did you use? (clear, black? brand? get it from anyplace special?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash21 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 I have used ASI for all the aquarium 💩 I have done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarger16 Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 (edited) Yep I used ASI black silicone its goes off fast though you get about 10 mins before it skins.it looks 10000% better with tooling imo than the finger spread method. Another thing is that the vinegar smell is not nearly as bad as most people have said it is either. And its not crazy expensive. Edited June 9, 2022 by Abarger16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Abarger16 said: Yep I used ASI black silicone its goes off fast though you get about 10 mins before it skins.it looks 10000% better with tooling imo than the finger spread method. Another thing is that the vinegar smell is not nearly as bad as most people have said it is either. And its not crazy expensive. This one? https://smile.amazon.com/Black-Aquarium-Silicone-Sealant-Cartridge/dp/B00EZB2MDI/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1DBO6KSWH82VE&keywords=ASI+black+silicone&qid=1654815014&sprefix=asi+black+silicone%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarger16 Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 Yep that exact one! Look under the flaps inside the box when you receive it the nozzle is loose in the box 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandVib3s Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 How did it turn out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarger16 Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) Great looks good im happy with it. I would do it again in a heart beat. Im actually going to take apart a 20l I have with a broken bottom panel and make ATO reservoir out of it. Edited June 12, 2022 by Abarger16 Context Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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