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I have a 46 gallon bow front tank that is about 11 months old. about a month and a half ago the tank started to leak. I was not sure where the water was coming from so I removed all of the fish, cleaned out the tank and resealed the entire tank. Now the tank is leaking again. I called a number of fish stores for advise. Some told me to remove the old silicone and then reseal the tank, others told me that it may be better just to buy a new tank. Please advise,thanks.

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Some choose to buy another tank, but i prefer to reseal. Just take your time and do it right, and you'll be alright.

Stupid question, but it's not your filter, is it? I've seen people do that because they find water on the bottom rim of the tank, and it's just the O-ring on their filters...

Hi,
In reading other posts about resealing tanks, I'm gathering
that your chances of long term success are around 50/50.

The problem is that the leak could easily be several inches
away from where the water is actually seeping out from.

Your best chances are to empty the tank and let it dry.
Then clean the old silicone out of the seams, then
clean the glass with a good solvent specifically
for glass, and then running a new bead down the seam.
Be sure to allow at least 48 hours for the silicone to
cure and then refill the tank.

Depending upon the price, a new tank might be a better
idea.

Frank



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I checked around for prices, the tank set up was a Christmas from my hubby, the tank alone is around $112.00. I am going to ask a friend of mine to take the fish and see if I can repair it myself.

Like was said time spent on it is a HUGE deal.


Take your time and don't get frustrated.



Good luck
Angel Eel

Take your time &amp; you'll do a great job. the important &amp; hardest thing is to see where the leak is. Try to find out &amp; re-sealing it will be more easy.


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Ok thanks for the information I will take my time doing this and let you know what happens.