Never done it personally, so I can't say. There are videos on YouTube on how to do it. I would figure it to be a weekend project though.
Is this a good seal.
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Never done it personally, so I can't say. There are videos on YouTube on how to do it. I would figure it to be a weekend project though.
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I know it's easy to spend someone else's money, but if you don't have experience resealing tanks, my advice is still to abandon this one and look for something else. Lots of good used tanks for sale...
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the hard part is the silicone removal ....the ABSOLUTE removal of the old silicone. After you carefully scrape off what you can with a razor blade, you need to use PVC pipe cleaning solution to remove even the tiniest patch of silicone residue. If you leave the residue, that will be where your seam failure happens. It' take hours and hours to scrape off the old silicone.
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it's a real pain. completely do-able...but a real pain.
Is it honestly worth the effort. Like I wanted this tank so my Oscar can grow up big and strong but would it just be a better idea to scrap it and get a new tank
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No, honestly not worth the effort. Should be fairly easy to find a reasonably priced freshwater tank.
I agree with the others. Get a new tank.
Doesn't mean you need to scrap the old one though. Keep is and rebuild it. Then you will have 2 tanks!!
It is fairly straightforward, however, it is many many hours of cleaning off the old. I did the front panel on my Waterbox 20, and to make sure I got it all took over two hours until I was satisfied. I used a razor, but on the edges, had to use sandpaper. The resealing assembly, is cake, especially if you have ever put a model together.
How much is your time worth? Only you can answer. It did feel good to fix a tank and see that I was able to do it.
How much is your time worth? Only you can answer. It did feel good to fix a tank and see that I was able to do it.
I actually got two of these tanks for free. I’ll take pictures of the other one to hear y’all’s opinion on that one.
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I think you got what you paid for unfortunately...
It was worth a shot. I think the stand was more valuable than the tank tbh. I’ll see if Aqueon sells a tank with the same dimensions.
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Good luck
Is it a wide 75 tho I need a 18x 24x48
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That's a standard size. 48 long, 18 wide and 24 tall is a 90 gallon.
Do you think a solid wood stand would support the weight?
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