FUNGI
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yup on molded......be careful.....
Large tank reseal
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How much of this liquid did you use?
Did you use it inside or outside of the house?
Neat stuff!
FUNGI
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well.....it is the season for peppermint.....
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Just in case........
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Oh man, that be sweet. I’ll definitely have to look into it. Thanks!Just in case........
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Yes, they then discontinued production of this size and type. Planet Aquarium out of Texas makes them now. They even have some of the guys from Oceanic working for them making the 175 Bow Fronts but, they are wholesale only. UPDATE: Balls!!!
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Am I missing something here? Why are we trying to get the plastic frame off?
I've resealed A LOT of tanks. Slice the old silicon out of the inside only, thoroughly clean the glass with alcohol or acetone, and reapply the silicon. There's a couple tricks I could add, but short story is I see no reason to remove the frame, but let me know if/why I'm wrong.
I've resealed A LOT of tanks. Slice the old silicon out of the inside only, thoroughly clean the glass with alcohol or acetone, and reapply the silicon. There's a couple tricks I could add, but short story is I see no reason to remove the frame, but let me know if/why I'm wrong.
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Don’t despair. That can actually be fixed! Use a two part epoxy that binds well to ABS plastic. A liquid epoxy would probably be best for this. You’ll need to remove the rest of the frame first however. It’ll be much easier to get the pieces to fit back together just right. A clamp might help too. Not too tight but enough to keep the pieces together.
Can you use a steak knife with a serrated edge to cut away at the adhesive? You’d need to make sure you don’t put much pressure on the glass but you might be able to gently pry the frame loose.
Once you reseal the tank you can use an adhesive that binds to plastic and glass that’s also reef safe. Probably a two part epoxy. Of course it would have to be reef safe. J. B. Waterweld is reef safe although the company that makes it will never say that. I’ve used it though in areas where it was in contact with the water on several tanks and no fish or invert deaths. Not even with bubble tip anemones.
Can you use a steak knife with a serrated edge to cut away at the adhesive? You’d need to make sure you don’t put much pressure on the glass but you might be able to gently pry the frame loose.
Once you reseal the tank you can use an adhesive that binds to plastic and glass that’s also reef safe. Probably a two part epoxy. Of course it would have to be reef safe. J. B. Waterweld is reef safe although the company that makes it will never say that. I’ve used it though in areas where it was in contact with the water on several tanks and no fish or invert deaths. Not even with bubble tip anemones.
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Trial&Eror
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With how far 3D printing has came in the past couple years, you might be able to find someone with a printer and piece together a new rim.
I’m not sure if it will help, but try a heat gun to help release that adhesive
I’m not sure if it will help, but try a heat gun to help release that adhesive
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