Large tank reseal

[FUNGI]

No, no seam at all

yup on molded......be careful.....

 

[KrisReef]

This stuff removed the silicone in seconds

How much of this liquid did you use?
Did you use it inside or outside of the house?
Neat stuff!

 

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How much of this liquid did you use?
Did you use it inside or outside of the house?
Neat stuff!

Inside, it smells a little like peppermint but, it evaporates and goes away shortly.

 

[FUNGI]

Inside, it smells a little like peppermint but, it evaporates and goes away shortly.

well.....it is the season for peppermint.....

 

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Inside, it smells a little like peppermint but, it evaporates and goes away shortly.

All that was needed to remove the bottom frame was just a couple OZ if that.

 

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well.....it is the season for peppermint.....

If silicone was used to secure the top frame I’d have it completely apart by now :(

 

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If silicone was used to secure the top frame I’d have it completely apart by now :(

Until I find a way to desolve whatever was used to secure it, I’m stuck.

 

[FUNGI]

DIY is never meant to be easy LOL.......

 

[FUNGI]

IMO...plan B is a new top.......

 

[FUNGI]

Just in case........
https://www.aquariumframeswholesale.com/frames

 

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IMO...plan B is a new top.......

I THINK the person I talked to said it would have to be special ordered via one of their distributors

 

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Just in case........
https://www.aquariumframeswholesale.com/frames

Oh man, that be sweet. I’ll definitely have to look into it. Thanks!

 

[FUNGI]

dont know if this helps you:
Oceanic merged with All-Glass a long time ago and I think they were eventually absorbed by Aqueon. maybe that helps in your searching.

 

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dont know if this helps you:
Oceanic merged with All-Glass a long time ago and I think they were eventually absorbed by Aqueon. maybe that helps in your searching.

Yes, they then discontinued production of this size and type. Planet Aquarium out of Texas makes them now. They even have some of the guys from Oceanic working for them making the 175 Bow Fronts but, they are wholesale only. UPDATE: Balls!!!

 

[FUNGI]

ouch.....well now you are kinda committed I guess.....GL

 

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ouch.....well now you are kinda committed I guess.....GL

Yeah, what a bummer. Now I HAVE to get a new top frame.

 

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Yeah, what a bummer. Now I HAVE to get a new top frame.

Thanks for your time guys.

 

[Fish Fan]

Am I missing something here? Why are we trying to get the plastic frame off?

I've resealed A LOT of tanks. Slice the old silicon out of the inside only, thoroughly clean the glass with alcohol or acetone, and reapply the silicon. There's a couple tricks I could add, but short story is I see no reason to remove the frame, but let me know if/why I'm wrong.

 

[Fishy888]

Don’t despair. That can actually be fixed! Use a two part epoxy that binds well to ABS plastic. A liquid epoxy would probably be best for this. You’ll need to remove the rest of the frame first however. It’ll be much easier to get the pieces to fit back together just right. A clamp might help too. Not too tight but enough to keep the pieces together.

Can you use a steak knife with a serrated edge to cut away at the adhesive? You’d need to make sure you don’t put much pressure on the glass but you might be able to gently pry the frame loose.

Once you reseal the tank you can use an adhesive that binds to plastic and glass that’s also reef safe. Probably a two part epoxy. Of course it would have to be reef safe. J. B. Waterweld is reef safe although the company that makes it will never say that. I’ve used it though in areas where it was in contact with the water on several tanks and no fish or invert deaths. Not even with bubble tip anemones.

 

[Trial&Eror]

With how far 3D printing has came in the past couple years, you might be able to find someone with a printer and piece together a new rim.

I’m not sure if it will help, but try a heat gun to help release that adhesive