Is this ok?

[Royalreef22]

Is this ok? Only in that one area. Thinking I need to reseal. How much does it cost to have someone do it usually? 180G Bowfront

 

[725196]

The video link is not working.

 

[Royalreef22]

The video link is not working.

Oh

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Just upload onto YouTube and share the link

 

[Royalreef22]

 

[Royalreef22]

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[725196]

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It’s hard to tell for sure. It maybe ok. How old is the tank?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Do I see the silione moving along with your finger? if so- No good. Will have to be resealed first thoroughly cleaning the entire glass on both sides, cleaning with alcohol and applying Black aquarium SEALANt, such as aqueon sealant.

 

[Royalreef22]

It’s hard to tell for sure. It maybe ok. How old is the tank?

The guy who sold it to me said 5 years and then sent me pictures that were taken in 2013-2014 so I am thinking around 8-9 years old...

 

[Twoddler]

I,ve used this in past, it works, in black aswell

 

[Royalreef22]

Do I see the silione moving along with your finger? if so- No good. Will have to be resealed first thoroughly cleaning the entire glass on both sides, cleaning with alcohol and applying Black aquarium SEALANt, such as aqueon sealant.

Mostly see my finger through the silicone. It isn't moving to much. Do I need to replace the rim if I do that? My dad says it is fine and would trust it in his house...

 

[725196]

Mostly see my finger through the silicone. It isn't moving to much. Do I need to replace the rim if I do that? My dad says it is fine and would trust it in his house...

It should be ok. I am personally leery of older/ used tanks. But that’s just me.

 

[Royalreef22]

It should be ok. I am personally leery of older/ used tanks. But that’s just me.

I have done well with used but this tank has definitely been some work.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Normally that part of the silicone isn't what holds the tank together, but it would be cause for concern because what ever caused that to pull away could also be the reason for a leak to start.

 

[vetteguy53081]

IF youre going to risk it, although not advised, Run a fresh bead of sealant overlapping the existing sealant to assure bonding.

 

[Royalreef22]

Normally that part of the silicone isn't what holds the tank together, but it would be cause for concern because what ever caused that to pull away could also be the reason for a leak to start.

That's exactly what my dad says. The first part at least

 

[Royalreef22]

IF youre going to risk it, although not advised, Run a fresh bead of sealant overlapping the existing sealant to assure bonding.

Ok thanks. Not sure if I want to risk it yet

 

[Royalreef22]

IF youre going to risk it, although not advised, Run a fresh bead of sealant overlapping the existing sealant to assure bonding.

I thought silicone doesn't stick to silicone?

 

[vetteguy53081]

I thought silicone doesn't stick to silicone?

Agreed, why I stated - Aquarium Sealant

 

[Royalreef22]

Agreed, why I stated - Aquarium Sealant

Oh ok