Trying To Fix My 15G

[This Old Spouse]

I thought I had fixed up my 15g's leak a few weeks ago. I used aquarium-specific silicone that cost me a mint and didn't go very far. Filled it all up, decorated with sand, rocks and a great plant, only to have the !@#$% start leaking. So I tore it down, and a few days ago bought the recommended 100% silicone rubber sealant. I caulked every seam, even the bottom outside, and now waiting a few more days for it to cure.

Is this the product I should use? Will my fish be all right? I think it will be fine once it cures, but want to see if anyone else has used it successfully.

Thanks for your help ...

 

[thereverendturtle]

As long as it doesn't say mold or mildew resistant, it should be safe. By the way, did you remover all the silicone from the seam you were repairing?

 

[This Old Spouse]

I did check that very thing, and there's no indication it has any mold or mildew killers. And yes, I did remove all the old stuff. What a PITA! My plan is to start filling it with water tomorrow to check for leaks. That will be 3 days, so should be pretty well cured, right?

 

[thereverendturtle]

Yeah, 72 hrs is the general recommendation, but it can take 7 days to fully cure.
Sounds like you got the right stuff.
Pita is an understatement. The last tank I scraped, took 3 days and 4 razor blades to get down to bare glass. I still need to seal it, but waiting for more stable weather.

 

[This Old Spouse]

Well, I might just wait a full week to start the testing then. This is the second time I've tried to seal this same tank, and I want to do everything by the book so I don't have to do it again!

 

[thereverendturtle]

I'll keep my fingers crossed that all goes well.