Is this a good seal.

[Jedi1199]

How hard is it to take apart and reassemble a tank.

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.

 

[oreolk]

How hard is it to take apart and reassemble a tank.

No the question is how expensive is it to replace floors carpeting, and livestock. get a new tank

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

How hard is it to take apart and reassemble a tank.

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...

 

[Chrisv.]

How hard is it to take apart and reassemble a tank.

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.

 

[Chrisv.]

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.

it's a real pain. completely do-able...but a real pain.

 

[dogfight102]

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.

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

 

[fishguy242]

sell it as a reptile tank, just get new 75, not worth the risk,imo...

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

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

No, honestly not worth the effort. Should be fairly easy to find a reasonably priced freshwater tank.

 

[Jedi1199]

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

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!!

 

[aSaltyKlown]

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.

 

[dogfight102]

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!!

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.

 

[oreolk]

No, honestly not worth the effort. Should be fairly easy to find a reasonably priced freshwater tank.

petco 250 for a 75 gallon.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

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.

I think you got what you paid for unfortunately...

 

[dogfight102]

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.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

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.

Good luck

 

[dogfight102]

petco 250 for a 75 gallon.

Is it a wide 75 tho I need a 18x 24x48

 

[fishguy242]

a 90 has same footprint also

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Is it a wide 75 tho I need a 18x 24x48

That's a standard size. 48 long, 18 wide and 24 tall is a 90 gallon.

 

[dogfight102]

a 90 has same footprint also

Do you think a solid wood stand would support the weight?

 

[oreolk]

Is it a wide 75 tho I need a 18x 24x48

those dimensions sound more like a 90 gallon