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03-03-2009, 04:10 AM
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Then ... figure the costs for your time and materials versus buying a brand new trouble free tank
 I once started to take apart a tank .. then thought about the above and went and bought a new one 
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03-03-2009, 04:55 AM
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Was given a beat up 33g that I used to hold rock. Cut the silicone out only leaving where the panes butted together. Cleaned really well then reapplied the silicone.
After reading how hard it is to take apart a tank even after the fillet cut out, figured the structural strength was still there from the original undisturbed butt joint and the new fillet would protect the first, plus help seal. Used it continuous for about 6 month, then a few times since without problems.
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03-19-2009, 05:59 PM
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I would just strip the silicone out and redo it. You don't have to dismantle it. I have done about 12 tanks now with no problem's. My first tank was 4 years ago, and still no leaking, 135g with no centre brace. 3 days is a while for softies in a bucket,but do what you have to do.
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03-19-2009, 06:24 PM
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Well I thought that I should update this post. I ended up cutting the silicone our of the corners but left it where the panes actually but together. Then I scrubbed the glass with a scotchbrite pad and isopropyl alcohol, masked each joint and re-siliconed. The tank has been full now for a week, no leaks so far (knock on wood).
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