So I've got my RR 50 gal just sitting in my hallway.

[skene]

I know that I need to reseal it. What would be the best way?
1. Strip down what is currently inside of it and reseal.
2. Strip down and remove all glass panes and reattach.
3. Hire someone to reseal the tank.

Now just keep in mind that I am in no way shape or form pressed to get this done in a hurry. I have tanks already up and running and I just want to finally get this going and set up in my living room... and put down one of my tank so I can get put in more corals.

I feel that I can do this myself over a weekend. I am very competent, just time is never a luxury for me.

The tank already has been sealed, but I do not like the job that was done on it. My thoughts would be as of right now to do black silicone (just like the way it looks opposed to the clear).

 

[knugenx]

How long did it take you to strip ans reseal?

 

[skene]

ummmmm..... I didn't do it yet.

 

[mcnuggget]

if time is a luxury, i would hire some1 or just get a new tank. especially if i'm not sure how to do it. a leak would be such a costly n time consuming consequence if job not done right.

 

[knugenx]

oh, my mistake...read it wrong. lmk what you use cuz I need to reseal a 110G.

 

[skene]

I know how to do it. I've done it years ago. I don't think that resealing a glass aquarium is different from, well since forever.

 

[muntai]

i would pick option #2. it is very important to clean off ALL the old silicone n clean the glass beforehand. taking it apart makes it easier to do.

 

[NYreefNoob]

for the time and effort needed plus cost of silicone, i agree id just buy a new one

 

[duke62]

a new 50 gallon i just picked up for 120.just wondering how much did u pick this 1 up for.

 

[skene]

Cheap. But I've had it sitting for several months now.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Option 2 would be best if you're not going to buy a new tank. You'd have to take apart the tank completely, clean it making sure all the old silicone is off, then reseal it.

For a tank this size, it seems to make more sense to just buy a new tank and not have the worry.