I've been thinking of switching my catfish from a 10-gallon to a 20+ gallon aquarium. I have an old 20-gallon, but there's a slight crack on one of the sides. I tested how much the crack leaked by taping red paper onto it and then filling the tank with water, and it eventually stained the paper a little. Is there a cheap way to fix the crack and use the aquarium, or is it better to go for broke and spend the $60+ to buy a new tank and hood?
2007-02-26 12:40:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
What Venice Girl says is certainly a concern, but much more so in a large tank than in a 20. If it is a small crack you can repair it with pure silicone sealant. Be sure what you buy has nothing else in it and is labeled safe for aquariums. I have repaired many tanks in my day and have never had a smaller tank continue to leak afterwards. Several larger ones did though.
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2007-02-26 13:26:52 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not just a matter of stopping the crack from leaking. I, personally, would be too afraid of the pressure over time putting too much strain on the crack, regardless of whatever was used to glue it, and it just breaking completely. Then you have a flood on the carpet and a bunch of dead fish. Call me a worrier, but I would spring for a new tank and try to sell the cracked one as a reptile tank.
2007-02-26 13:17:20 · answer #2 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try some epoxy and let it dry , than apply three more layers.. NOTE: remember to let epoxy dry to full time(what it says on package+ 1 more day for safety) most epoxy can be used for aquariums but if not look for aquarium silicon at home depot; petco; or walmart
2007-02-26 12:45:12 · answer #3 · answered by brian h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend using clear spackle, I found some at "Home Depot", in the painting section. (It only cost 25$ for a big bucket, I don't know about the smaller size)
2007-02-26 12:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by zelrio28 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could use silicon but you'll have to let it cure for a day or two. Or Krazy Glue-worked for me without adverse effects on my fish I've had them for two years
2007-02-26 12:59:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply clear RTV silicone adhesive sealant
2007-02-28 22:15:17 · answer #6 · answered by chainer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur not using it then y bother fixing it nooob
2007-02-27 06:13:58 · answer #7 · answered by =Matt= 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
silicone maybe?
2007-02-26 12:58:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋