New silicone for vertical corners of 125g?

[b-o-b-s]

I've done some research and can't really seem to find any good evidence that I can't just install new silicone on the front vertical corners. ... i believe most people repair tanks in this manor due too leaks but I don't have any. the remaining silicone is in great near new condition and I'm guessing the previous owner chewed up the silicone due to cleanings. The tank is an aga and is approximately 8 years old. The tank has no leaks and is in great shape otherwise. just wondering if anyone has had any success repairing the corner beads In any aquarium without doing the entire tank.

 

[Eienna]

New silicone doesn't stick well to old silicone.

 

[b-o-b-s]

I do understand that it doesn't stick to old silicone well but is there any point at which the old silicone is in good enough shape that the new might adhere?

 

[b-o-b-s]

Or is it that not Big of a deal considering I don't have any leaks and I'm only trying to repair the corner bead?

 

[Eienna]

I wouldn't know...but if it's bad enough that you're worried about it, best to reseal.

 

[b-o-b-s]

It was just the front vertical corners from cleaning with a scraper i believe. The rest of the silicone is still in great shape and like New condition. I'm just wondering about joining the old and new silicone really.

 

[b-o-b-s]

I decided to just do all the inner seals. Wish me luck people.

 

[cromag27]

Hope you used the right type of silicone.

 

[b-o-b-s]

Aqueon aquarium silicone? Is what I ordered will that be good enough?

 

[cromag27]

Not strong enough, imo. I only use momentive rtv 100x. It is a sealant and adhesive.

 

[b-o-b-s]

Go figure. I find out after I had my lfs order a couple tubes for me....

 

[Reefing Madness]

Don't fret over the silicone. Its fine. You just went over the corners , you didn't use it for bonding, no worries. Lots of tanks were built using that silicone, and normal 100% GE 1 Silicone.

 

[b-o-b-s]

Silicone is done and curing so wish me luck!