RE: [APD] repairing an old tank

["william ruyle" <inquartata at comcast_net>]

Ed, silicone works great. After seating
them in the frame I like to run a bead
down each seam and smooth the bead with
a peeled raw potato: make a right angle
then cut the corner off. Silicone won't
bunch up or bind to the potato because
of the starch. A pain, but I still like
the retro look of the old metaframe-style tanks. If the bottom is slate, you
will want to glue a new piece of glass
to it to safeguard your repairs.
Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: aquatic-plants-bounces at actwin_com
[mailto:aquatic-plants-bounces at actwin_com]On Behalf Of Edward Venn
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 1:53 AM
To: aquatic-plants at actwin_com
Subject: [APD] repairing an old tank


I have an old stainless steel 180cm long aquarium. After the last earthquake
it sprang multiple leaks and upon emptying it and cleaning it out, I
discovered the mastic had turned to dust. After 10 long seconds of panicking
as glass dropped out of its place in the frame I'd like to know what's the
best way to go about reseating the glass and repairing this tank.

Currently, the tank is in 6 pieces: glass panes and cleaned steel framwork.
Can I use silicon sealant to seat the panes into the frame or do I need to
go about this in a different manner?

Ed in Japan

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