we took it apart because we saw a little leak so we decided to remove all the glue tha binds the glass together. What can I use to put it back together? It can't kill the fish though.
2007-04-05 16:58:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
100% silicone clear rubber sealant is what I use. I buy it at Home Depot because it is much cheaper there than at the fish store. Just be sure you get the kind that has no mold inhibitor in it, that would kill the fish. The price at the fish store is about $8-9 for a tube, the price at Home Depot is about $3-4 a tube.
Cut the end off the nozzle so you have an opening about a half inch across. When you start applying it, push the bead of silicone in front of the nozzle so it forces the sealant into the V created by the two pieces of glass.
It takes 24 hours to cure and smells bad. Don't work with it in a closed space, you need good ventilation or you will end up with a terrific headache. Don't put water in it to check for leaks until it is fully cured.
2007-04-05 17:14:31 · answer #1 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Silicon glue ,sealant adhesive,,like the type used for windows (but don't get it at a building materials or hard ware store) ,but specially made for aquariums;available at pet supply stores or catalogs. Usually not worth doing such a repair. The glue will cost almost as much as a tank,and it may not hold.
2007-04-05 17:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by DAGIM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
convinced, maximum water-resistant glues are non-poisonous at the same time as they're completely cured. undeniable Silicone sealant is probable perfect, it really is whats used to placed fish tanks jointly. in the different case a 2 area epoxy like araldite is nice, or perhaps tremendous glue, yet thats no longer usually as strong for sticking rocks jointly. Ian
2016-12-03 09:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% silicone caulk.
Be sure that its only silicone & no anti-mold or anti-mildew additives. That's typically arsenic, which is a poison.
IF you only need to reapir a little leak though, they often sell small tubes at pet stores from All Glass Aquariums brand. White tube with blue & black lettering.
2007-04-05 17:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silicon sealant - there are different kinds, some are for household use, so make sure you get one that is made for aquarium use. What you would find in a pet store is safest. Home stores sell silicon sealant, but these may have color or other additives.
2007-04-05 17:07:50 · answer #5 · answered by copperhead 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to the hardware store and tell them what you want to do and they will sell you the right glue for the job...it comes in a tube and works great.
2007-04-05 17:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by teri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aquarium Glue... they sell it at wal-mart in the fish section.
2007-04-05 18:09:45 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tanks are held together by silicone you will have to read the backs to see which one is for aquarium repair you can also get it at a local pet store
2007-04-05 17:50:03 · answer #8 · answered by sandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's silicon adhesive caulk that they use to keep fish tanks together.
2007-04-05 17:03:32 · answer #9 · answered by lizzy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Glue on outside of your tank...
2007-04-05 17:39:17 · answer #10 · answered by Mimi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋