Fish tank leaking

**takaco** · 22nd Dec 2013, 13:04

Anyone know an easy way to remove silicone sealant (the kind of stuff
you seal round the edge of a fish tank) ? i tried using pen knife i cant seem to clear all the silicone sealant

**bennyc** · 22nd Dec 2013, 13:33

Hi takaco, are you trying to re seal the tank? how big is your tank? If the tank is small, buying a new one is easier and not much difference in terms of costing.

I believe using vinegar helps.

Do update the results.

**qngwn** · 22nd Dec 2013, 13:35

To remove the access silicon, you can do it using a blade if it's a smooth surface, else you can use acetone to remove the extra silicon.

**takaco** · 22nd Dec 2013, 13:36

Originally Posted by bennyc

Hi takaco, are you trying to re seal the tank? how big is your tank? If the tank is small, buying a new one is easier and not much difference in terms of costing.

I believe using vinegar helps.

Do update the results.

Yup i'm trying to re seal my 30gallon tank

and i dont have the money to buy a new tank currently i'm putting my fishes in a pail+air pump ~

**takaco** · 23rd Dec 2013, 18:28

Are there any other way to seal the tank ? tape ?

i used silicone sealant too messy already

**qngwn** · 23rd Dec 2013, 18:38

Perhaps it's the best way to do it. Maybe using transparent silicon won't make it so bad.

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**takaco** · 23rd Dec 2013, 18:50

Originally Posted by qngwn

Perhaps it's the best way to do it. Maybe using transparent silicon won't make it so bad.

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i failed to remove all the old silicon from the tank, i can't apply new silicon when there are still silicon residue leftover on the tank, i tried many time to remove the leftover but i failed

**bennyc** · 23rd Dec 2013, 20:50

Vinegar should work to dissolve the sillicon. No?

**takaco** · 23rd Dec 2013, 21:28

Originally Posted by bennyc

Vinegar should work to dissolve the sillicon. No?

i rub and soak no uses

**AQMS** · 23rd Dec 2013, 22:18

Use a silicone remover. something like this
http://www.naed.com.au/selleys-silic...697115690.html
Hardware shop near your place have it Blk412 bedok north ave 2.
Should have it

**takaco** · 23rd Dec 2013, 23:22

Hey guy can i use A plus B concrete glue to replace the silicone sealant ?

**qngwn** · 23rd Dec 2013, 23:31

Those are epoxy, and are hard type. It may be waterproof if kept rigid. But if bumped, as the glue is hard, a small movement or vibration might set off a leak as the glue and glass is dislodged

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**qngwn** · 23rd Dec 2013, 23:32

You can use acetone to remove the excess silicon.

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**AQMS** · 24th Dec 2013, 08:14

Originally Posted by takaco

Hey guy can i use A plus B concrete glue to replace the silicone sealant ?

You can't use concrete glue or any other glue for the tank,if you do that the water pressure from
the tank will leak it. If you are buying the silicone make sure you buy the one with no mildew preventive.
Dont get the bathroom and kitchen tube. Ask the shop assistant for help if you are not sure.