We just came from Fishtown again, and the tank that I wanted to buy for $1,200 is not an acrylic but glass. So, we didn't get it. I want an acrylic tank. We also went to Pets Warehouse, but they don't have anything right now in the store that we liked. They can custom order whatever I want, but it takes at least one month.
So, for now, we decided to seal the leak ourselves, per Frank's advice. We will transfer everything into the plastic containers, dry the tank out and dry the seam with a blow drier, and seal it with the silicone.
Now my questions:
1. What type of silicone do I need and where can I get it? I got some clear silicon from Home Depot, just in case it will work, but will it?
2. How do I apply the silicon? Do I have to take off all the silicone of the seam, or should some of it be left there?
3. How long does it take to bond? Can something be done to make the process faster without sacrificing the quality?
4. I have a new scratch removal kit. How long does it take to remove scratches from the dry tank?
5. For how long can I keep my soft corals, a clam and fish in the plastic container?
6. I'll put my rocks in another container. What the minimum should I do to keep them alive?
7. I have a wet & dry filter. What do I have to do with the bio balls to keep them active?
Sorry for so many questions. All your help is appreciated very much.
Thank you,
Lana
So, for now, we decided to seal the leak ourselves, per Frank's advice. We will transfer everything into the plastic containers, dry the tank out and dry the seam with a blow drier, and seal it with the silicone.
Now my questions:
1. What type of silicone do I need and where can I get it? I got some clear silicon from Home Depot, just in case it will work, but will it?
2. How do I apply the silicon? Do I have to take off all the silicone of the seam, or should some of it be left there?
3. How long does it take to bond? Can something be done to make the process faster without sacrificing the quality?
4. I have a new scratch removal kit. How long does it take to remove scratches from the dry tank?
5. For how long can I keep my soft corals, a clam and fish in the plastic container?
6. I'll put my rocks in another container. What the minimum should I do to keep them alive?
7. I have a wet & dry filter. What do I have to do with the bio balls to keep them active?
Sorry for so many questions. All your help is appreciated very much.
Thank you,
Lana