Resealing a tank

[Scutterborn]

I'd like to get some input on different places that reseal tanks. A lot of folks seem to go to forever pets. I'd just feel better if I checked around on prices. Any other experiences out there? Also, any long term experience with having their tanks after having it resealed.


- Ben -

[Louis]

Forever pets is the only place in town that reseals aquariums. They actually manufacture tanks in the back of the shop under the business name Aqua Trend. They use proper industrial strength silicone so you should not have any problems. I refer many people there and have never had a person tell me they had a problem with a reseal.

Louis

[Scutterborn]

Good deal, Louis. I guess that sums it up. It's always bugger me when I don't feel as though I've done enough research before moving forward on something and depleting the bank account! Lol. Thanks for the info.


- Ben -

[Gseclipse02]

I've seen two tanks from them leak again after the fact .... Ask mike and kristy But lots that haven't like Louis said only place.to.do in town .... If a store tells u they will / can do it then they are just dropping it off for u at toys place playing the middle man

[EpicWin]

Ive resealed my own tanks before. Granger sells rtv silicone and it's really not that hard. Obviously depending how much they charge

[Scutterborn]

Ive resealed my own tanks before. Granger sells rtv silicone and it's really not that hard. Obviously depending how much they charge

I not ready to accept the liability involved in doing it myself. It's a 185 with no center brace and 3/4" glass...


- Ben -

[EpicWin]

I felt same way. I'm honestly not trying to encourage you to do it your self, just sharing my exp. silicone is amazing stuff especially the rtv. It takes an incredibly small amount to hold glass. Look at all of the rimless tanks with tiny seams. I just made a slightly larger seam on mine to make sure. Also, and this is just a general statement, the place that reseals it has no real investment other than getting your money. If the tank were to fail they would not be liable nor claim any responsibility. This is the primary reason I researched the heck out of it and DIY'd it.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

I allways recommend resealing a used tank. Its allways a win win scenerio.
If you goto FP they can put a center brace on to help prevent bowing on the front display.
They will also make you custom glass lids. sweet New molding, trim, etc . . .

[Big_Pun]

shouldn't need a brace the DSA tanks are well built and I believe use Euro braciing around the edges. it's probally a stress break from being moved and age. just be glad it happened now not with 180 g of water in the house, the wife would be a lil mad. have you thought about contacting original owner see if he had it registered and how long warranty was. it is on a factory stand. you may have to put overflow back in lol