i want to make an aquarium container with the help of glass.
2006-12-15 05:19:35 · 10 answers · asked by girishbio 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Aquarium sealant
2006-12-15 05:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A much cheaper sealant than the "Aquarium Silicone" sold in fish stores is the 100% pure silicone sealant sold in hardware stores (I get mine at Home Depot). Just make sure to get the clear variety and make sure there is no mold inhibitor in it, that will leach into the water and kill the fish.
I have used this on many occasions to repair leaky tanks and build new ones. It is about $4 for a large tube. Fish store sealer is about $8-10 for an average sized tube.
If I were you, I would go to Cichlid-forum.com and click on their DIY projects to see how it is done. There are many articles there that will help you succeed.
Be sure to find out how thick the glass should be for various sizes of tanks. Length and height of your tank is a big factor. The longer and higher your tank, the thicker the glass you will need. Some of the longer tanks also need a brace bar in the middle, at the top, to keep the glass from bowing out when filled with water.
2006-12-15 05:38:19 · answer #2 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Make sure to use pure silicone sealant, not all are equal. some have added ingredients that are not silicone such as caulking compounds. Also some other ones such as CRLs have to much curing agents and set too fast, pulling away from the glass and allowing for leaks.
I have repaired many aquariums over the years and it is also important to strap the glass panels together during the curing process (48 hours), and also make sure your glass panels are clean and especially oil free (including oils inadvertently applied by our hands).
2006-12-15 06:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by Carl Strohmeyer 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Aquarium sillicone. But be careful. There is more to it than just sticking glass together. If it was that easy everyone would save a ton of money and make their own.
2006-12-15 05:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by talarlo 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You can use aquarium grade silicone.
While this can provide most of the support needed, it may not be enough to hold a large tank together.
You can check out the DIY forums at FishGeeks for articles on how to build your own tanks.
2006-12-15 17:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
aquarium tank makers dont use glass anymore, they use a special type of plastic that is more durable than glass. When the glass crack, the special plastic doesnt, the aquarium tanks that are molded are better than the ones that are glued together.
PS: i dont remember what the special plastic was called.
2006-12-15 12:12:40 · answer #6 · answered by Ben 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
GO to any DIY store/hardware store and ask for Silicone sealant ( netral cure would be best). There are specific grades that work best for glass to glass. They are available in tubes ( as well as cartridges). Buy in tube, it would be easier to apply.
2006-12-18 02:16:45 · answer #7 · answered by scientist_atlarge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a flat razor.(the type that has the dull handle on the opposite side of the blade). Pry up a corner of the tapes and at the same time you are pulling on the tape, undercut more of the tape with the razor. It might also help to wet the whole thing thouroughly with windex.
2016-05-24 21:25:06 · answer #8 · answered by Emily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use Araldite , it comes in two forms ( in two different tubes) u have to mix it in correct ratios as indicated and apply on the glass it sticks very well , not only for glass ,u can use it for any thing.
2006-12-15 05:35:21 · answer #9 · answered by chaitanya a 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
cool!
2006-12-16 11:49:31 · answer #10 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋