recommendend epoxy/glue for tank repair

[davemaria]

I aquired a tank that needs some work, it leaks and the glue/epoxy is coming off. I know it will never be perfect i only want it to hold water again. the tank is a 25 gal

please let me know which type to get and where its sold..

thanks

[redbelly]

Hey Dave,
What you are looking for is silicone. The best stuff to use is GE silicone 1200 which is what the manufacturers such as AGA use.

[davemaria]

thanks redbelly.

well i checked out home depot they have GE silicone 2 for glass and is transparent but am concerned about toxic leaks to the water. Where is the GE silicone 1200 sold?

thanks

[redbelly]

Hey Dave,
I always forget if it is silicone 1 or 2. One of them specifically says in the warning section "not for aquariums". The other one is perfectly safe to use.

As for the GE silicone 1200 I usually have it in stock in black and clear. It is more expensive than the stuff at home depo, but much stronger.

[RossW]

GE I is the one you want.

More info here, with pic:

http://ovas.ca/index.php?topic=10196.msg80314#msg80314

[ray]

Home Hardware has a 3 pack for $10 that states that it is aquarium safe

[speckledmind]

Here is what you need.

Silicone I " Window & Door " it's the aquarium safe one ( see image supplied ).

CAUTION, DO NOT USE THE SILICONE II, it has mildew resistant chemicals in it, and it's not aquarium / fish safe.

[davemaria]

Home Hardware has a 3 pack for $10 that states that it is aquarium safe

thanks guys..

i picked up a 3 pack from home hardware and repaired the tank.. currently it has been holding water for more than a week... Pue for the price I have enough to last me a very long time...

[dan2x38]

How did you repair it?

[Demasonian]

Out of curiosity, how long and how strong was the off-gassing of acetic acid (vinegar smell) during the curing process for GE I? I'll be applying a 3D background to one of my tanks and don't really want to stink us out of our condo while doing so...

[davemaria]

How did you repair it?

i had to take off the epoxy on the long sides, it was peeling and there were gaps. im guessing the previous owners used the tank for a gerbils or something as it looked like it was eaten away at..

[dan2x38]

i had to take off the epoxy on the long sides, it was peeling and there were gaps. im guessing the previous owners used the tank for a gerbils or something as it looked like it was eaten away at..

That is good some fill over top of the old stuff doesn't work.