leaking tank

[Mattjg76]

Hello all,
My 1000litre aquarium has sprung a leak.It drips about every 3 seconds.Im pretty sure Ive found the leak and of course its on the bottom.
Is there ANY way I can patch this huge tank up without shutting it down?Is there any type of silicone or adhesive out there I can use wet?
Any help would be much appreciated

 

[ochriso]

im not sure if it will work but jb weld sells product called waterweld I believe is what it is called. it is available at auto part stores. haven't used it on aquarium but have used it in other applications.

http://www.jbweld.com/products/waterweld-epoxy-putty

obviously shutting down and resealing is best but patch may give you some time to prepare

 

[clownfish chris]

I would absolutely shut it down.

 

[nanomania]

Iv always wondered what would the public aquariums use as sealant. I had once seen a video where the diver used some white putty and sealed the crack. I doubt one can empty a public aquarium incase of a leak. U need to ask at a public aquarium. Also iv heard many say that silicones last for 10years, again i wonder what the public aquarium might be using.

 

[Mattjg76]

Well I used a product called need it (its like a putty)that I was using to glue corals down.I plugged both inside and outside of the hole and it seemed to have worked( for now anyway)lets hope it does

 

[ochriso]

hopefully so good luck

 

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Tear it down and properly reseal it.

 

[4FordFamily]

Do not risk it. I almost burned my house to the ground from a leaky tank that caused a fire. My house had been built for less than 4 months.

Buy new glass. It's just not worth it.