How do you know if a seem is bad?

Jon Luciani · Apr 21, 2009

I recently bought a 60G acrylic cube but the seems seem well a lil odd most of it is very clear while a few parts look pulled away or separated?

AlexStinson · Apr 21, 2009

pics?

Jon Luciani · Apr 22, 2009

my cam is a total point of sale but ill try give me 5 mins.

ddr_phish · Apr 22, 2009

If in doubt, resilicone. Seriously.

Sikryd · Apr 22, 2009

ddr_phish said:
If in doubt, resilicone. Seriously.

Silicone doesn't work on Acrylic if I am on mistaken.

Pics would be best.

Jon Luciani · Apr 22, 2009

The guy who sold this tank to me was really hurting for the cash, so if i cant fill it im not going to be that mad, any ideas on it???

Salt Water Crazy · Apr 22, 2009

your right no silicon on acrylic weld-on is what you would use.

JPSKI25 · Apr 22, 2009

I would redo the weld on if you are worried

Jon Luciani · Apr 22, 2009

JPSKI25 said:
I would redo the weld on if you are worried

First acrylic tank jp, I have NO idea how to work on it-weld it

im afarid id do more damage than good

JPSKI25 · Apr 22, 2009

No clue myself I just know thats how people have said they've done it in the past. I know you need to get a syringe from the pharmacy to use the stuff, small bead, and be careful. I'm sure someone else can chime in on exactly what to do.

JPSKI25 · Apr 22, 2009

Just fill it and stop being a wussy!!!

JPSKI25 · Apr 22, 2009

I know where you got and I'm pretty sure he isn't the type to sell you a leaking tank and not say something!

Jon Luciani · Apr 22, 2009

JPSKI25 said:
I know where you got and I'm pretty sure he isn't the type to sell you a leaking tank and not say something!

Agreed! BUT he has never filled it...... and after having 330 gallons of water on the floor i am nervous lol

Jon Luciani · Apr 22, 2009

Plus im about to click "pay" on $70 worth of just bulkheads for it lol i wanna make sure its ok OR can be repaired before i toss out $70 on black holes

JPSKI25 · Apr 22, 2009

Fill it with freshwater for a couple days out in the garage. Thats what I do with any tank I buy used. It sits on my patio for a week and I wait to see if it leaks.