Leaking tank, now what??

So I decided that to optimise space I will build my own special size raising tanks for my Killi's. First one went well (it's been 20 odd years since I've done this...). Second one I did not put enough silicon on the edge and didn't notice that the two edges did not join where there was some silicone as it did not align 100% Right at the bottom of the tank where the pressure is obviously the highest. Bottom 5 centimetres has no silicon holding it together, only the inside "seal". Now what? Do I remove the entire panel/force silicone in there? Master tank builders please help?

 

Personally the elbow grease is worth it, my tank leaked the first time after just 2 weeks as I tried to "force" some silicone in removed the panels redid the complete tank and 2 years later still ok


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just clean the silicone with a stanley blade. and re do the silicone ai ai. make sure you use enough. you can always clean the excess silicone when it dried with a stanley blade again

 

Hi
If I were you ,I will redo the whole tank using black silicone.
It will make it worth your while with the "new" look.

ps. Take your time.

 

More Oom,

Just youtube, there are tons of tutorials for resealing aquaria, there is a guy with a channel dedicated to all things DIY, ScubaSteveAquatics, and this video for resealing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3nNJ0PRhB0

Regards
Krefie