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Cracked tank, help!
Recently bought what I thought was a great deal for an extra enclosure/backup. But when I got it home I realized there was a small crack in the corner. What kind of caulk or sealant can I use to fix it up? It doesn’t need to hold water, I just want something that will prevent it from cracking more, and to cover any potential edges.
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Use the silicone sealant specifically sold for aquarium repairs. Don't apply it too thick, as it will dry on the outside & take forever to dry on the inside, & you cannot
use the item until there is no longer any off-gassing...only then it's safe & inert. The smell is acidic as it's drying, more irritating than dangerous, but definitely not
for any pets to be inhaling. It's non-toxic when dry.
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Can you feel the crack on the inside (animal side) or outside?
I have used a glass bonding agent to fill an hold cracks, Lowe's has 50 or 60 of them.
As for silicone, if you watch youtube about building wood 150 gallon + aquarium, use clear 100% silicone with out additives. Lowe's an Home Depo have it cheap.
I buy large leakers all the time for $5 or free pick up. I have glued plex over bottom glass, flex sealed a few an other "fix's" to hold the glass (hot glue gun:O). You just need the glass smooth (animal safety) an solid. Now, don't put 10 pounds on rocks in it an a 10 pound turtle.
Want to have fun? Cut the silicone out an take the tank apart. Cut a piece of slate to fit the cracked piece an replace glass. Now, you have an old school tank. Welcome to 1950:D
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