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 resealing a 40g tank.

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PostSubject: resealing a 40g tank.   resealing a 40g tank. EmptyWed Jan 21, 2009 2:44 pm
I removed all of the silicone from the inside of the tank using a razor blade then washed it using vinegar to remove all of the residue that was left by the silicone. I then left the tank to dry out thoroughly before i resealed it.
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I'm going to water test it this weekend, so i'll let you all know how it went when i have done.
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PostSubject: Re: resealing a 40g tank.   resealing a 40g tank. EmptyWed Jan 21, 2009 3:01 pm
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PostSubject: Re: resealing a 40g tank.   resealing a 40g tank. EmptyWed Jan 21, 2009 5:33 pm
Nice! Looks good...what are you planning to put in there?
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PostSubject: Re: resealing a 40g tank.   resealing a 40g tank. EmptyWed Jan 21, 2009 5:56 pm
Hey that looks really good! :gdjob:
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PostSubject: Re: resealing a 40g tank.   resealing a 40g tank. EmptyWed Jan 21, 2009 11:10 pm
Very nice, my resealing jobs have never been that pretty. Especially in the corners. *splorp* Smile
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PostSubject: Re: resealing a 40g tank.   resealing a 40g tank. EmptyThu Jan 22, 2009 12:25 am
Nice....what is the plan now?
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PostSubject: Re: resealing a 40g tank.   resealing a 40g tank. EmptyThu Jan 22, 2009 12:36 am
Good job, nice smooth, even bead. I hate resealing tanks.

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PostSubject: Re: resealing a 40g tank.   resealing a 40g tank. EmptyFri Jan 23, 2009 2:00 pm
Thanks everyone Very Happy

dirtydawg10 wrote:
Nice! Looks good...what are you planning to put in there?
Mostlycichlids wrote:
Nice....what is the plan now?

My EBJD is going to use it as a growout tank for a little while, he's about 2" at the moment and in a 29g tank so hopefully he will grow a bit quicker with the extra space.
After he has finished with it i'm going to spray the trim and hood black with krylon fusion paint. I'm also going to build a nice stand for it and hopefully turn it into a reef tank.
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PostSubject: Re: resealing a 40g tank.   resealing a 40g tank. EmptyFri Jan 23, 2009 2:42 pm
Krylon fusion works great for plastic, but don't believe the can that it dries ready for use in an hour. Smile My area may be more humid, but I have to leave it sit at least overnight and it still may be tacky.
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PostSubject: Re: resealing a 40g tank.   resealing a 40g tank. EmptySun Jan 25, 2009 4:05 pm
Well i ran out of time this weekend and didn't get to water test the tank, hopefully i will be able to test it during the week otherwise it will be next weekend.
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PostSubject: Re: resealing a 40g tank.   resealing a 40g tank. EmptySun Jan 25, 2009 4:57 pm
WOW nice tank. Post pics of it with you EBJD in it.
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PostSubject: Re: resealing a 40g tank.   resealing a 40g tank. EmptySun Jan 25, 2009 5:57 pm
Well at least you have plenty of time to let the silicone set up and cure completely.
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