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[manvsfish]

I was out walking my dog today when I noticed a tank sitting out some ones garage. Well to make a long story short I got this 65 gl tank for free! guy said the only thing wrong was it leaked. I have a couple of pics here. Wanted to know if I should break it down and reseal everything or patch work? I'm leaning towards teardown but want some opinions! I really like this tamk! 47x16x20. Plus i want to stripe glass due to the fact I know nothing about this tank or in it. Chemicals? Apperhensive about it. Any thoughts? Thanks

[HanoverFist]

Would be smart just so you know there's no copper leeching from the silicone.

[manvsfish]

Yeah that was what I was thinking. Should I buy just the simple silicone from lowes or is there a certain kind I need? Anybody ever reseal a tank? Any help would be appreciated. thanks

[y0ung0ne]

lowe has fish and reef safe silicone comes in a green tube kinda small I have heard you can use other kinds as well to seal it. search this site in diy and reef discussion and you should come across will try and remember where i saw it at.

[manvsfish]

thanks

[snulma1]

I would look for an RTV silicon (its RTV and some number that is escaping me right now). Silicon that is sold in HD or lowes is a great sealant, but as an adhesive, its properties are no where near what they use when constructing a tank.

Will the HD/Lowes version hold, probably. But do you want to chance 65 gallons and all your livestock?

[snulma1]

Its Momentive RTV 100. I think 103 is clear and 105 is black or I may have them reversed. That is what most tank builders use

[powderhound]

make sure you use 100% silicon adhesive to reseal the tank.

[ace1352]

go with the black silicon if u do it i think it makes it look a lil sharper in my opinion. expecial if u have the black trim around your tank!!

[manvsfish]

So the RTV 100 is sold in HD or lowes? Or do I have to go to a speciallty store? yeah I was going to go black with the reseal and then clear for inside the tank.

[snulma1]

I think you have to order it, HD and Lowes don't carry it

[shroutk3]

easiest place to get it is at a grainger. they're a contactor supply store, but will sell small purchases to you. Call ahead to make sure they have it.