When I repair my tank, do I have to get all of the silicone?
I have a small leak in the bottom of my 55 gallon tank. Do I to get all the silicone manufactured within the aquarium for the repair? Can I take the test where the leak is? Can anyone give me some good tips and experiences?
new link does silicone to silicone-old bonds of glass you do not have to remove all the silicone in the tank full, just the account that was leaking from the razor and 5 minutes is all you need all glass aquariums makes some of the best and easiest to use silicone and is specific aquarium (this is nothing important from the Home Depot or an auto parts store will be safe for fish), fresh silicone will have 20 minutes to dry, but it takes a full day to cure (fully bond to the glass and increased the strength to hold water)-proof of their work in the garden or in a bathtub, just in case of having a confidant
Episode 61, Recognition & Repair, LA Fishguys
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