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# 395 Removing and replacing the Bottom of a Tank Part Seven Carls Aquarium
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- čas přidán 24. 10. 2010
- The tank was leaking from the bottom seam, so we cut it off, and then put it back on. We have five tanks to repair, ( the manufacturer had a bad batch)
Haha this video is really funny, you just start singing randomly I love it
Patrick We are spontaneous
Bit of friendly advice. Invest in a cheap pair of suction cups so you could place the glass gently down instead of letting it hit the top, but first, you'll get a better more professional look if you were to have applied tape all around the perimeter of the outsides of the glass so when you pull off the tape you will have a cleaner silicone finish. When you spread the silicone with your finger wear latex gloves while dipping your finger in the water smoothing the silicone bead, why? Water repels silicone, you will achieve a clear smooth professional finish.
@basstracker06 Sorry for the delay, you take a knife or a razor knife to cut the silicon holding the trim in place, I think the first video in this series shows how we get the trim off.
Thank you.
First, be careful, we do not want to lose any of our viewers, your LFS should be able to get trim from there tank supplier.
Thanks for the cool video - I always wondered how to do that.
On a side note, it might be entertaining to show your son how to put dreadlocks in his hair using silicon cement... maybe he'd "stick" around more when you need him! ;0) My son's exactly the same, sigh...
I did this procedure on a 40 ish gallon bow front.. how long should I wait to put water in it to test it for leaks?
Hoping you could please advise. I have a heavy 6' long 100 gallon that the previous owner tore apart and didn't level or align when he rebuilt. Also he destroyed both top and bottom rim, so I'll be having to buy new ones. Can I take the tank apart without flipping it, I don't have people here to help flip. Also can I rebuild it on the new bottom frame when I get the bottom in?
How do you clean the black trim
Stainless steel wool and water or alcohol
how did you get off the plastic thing that fits on the top and bottom of the tank..i need to replace the front glass of a 125 just wondering if it could be done without damaging the plastic braces.
i brokea slice of the glass off the bottle right side of my tank
it broke about 1" away.. starting to about 3mm to 0 the overall thickness was 6mm Glass.
Should i remove the whole panel ?
i have a 4ft long fish tank but there is a crack in the bottom panel in the middle of the panel. and the crack is very long. do i need to replace the panel or can i some how repaire it. hope you can help
You would need to make a frame to hold the tank together where they joined, any of the trim for tanks that you could get would not be strong enough, I would suggest galvanized steel.
Thank you for the vid, now i know what to do, however when i tried to take out the bottom lid with the knife, i sliced out part of the lid, two sides and my hand too. ( I know, you said to be careful).
Are the lids easy to acquire?
I hear you are having the same problem with my type my tank is leaking from the bottom so I have to remove the bottom plastic trim the aquarium because I notice the water is seeking through the top layer where the scene is that meets the glass I tried silicone just from doing the inside and it does not work so I must have to remove the bottom the bottom trim I tried inside for some reason it still will not stop licking even after being read completely reset silicone I cannot get the is bottom trim off I been scraping but it doesn't want to budge
What is that black frame aluminium?.
It is easy to replace, it is a pain to remove and clean though.
Do you sell the trim?
hi carl. im joe. where can I buy the rim to a custom glass aquarium. also I have a tank that I cant fit a razor in between the glass. what else can I use. ive used a heat gun in the past but ive cracked the opposing piece of glass on accident. what else would you recommend
@DRam1981 My Boy has a job at Canada's Wonderland, therefore he now has short head, I miss the pretty hair. My Boy is so much like his father.
@petegrimsby watch some of our other tank repair videos where we patch cracks, we have quite a few posted, then make sure the crack is ended and then silicon glass panels over the crack to seal it. If you phone me 416 743 1289 I can answer any questions. Carl.
My plastic is all broken. Is there a place I can buy new trim?
Erik Blazer If you’re in Canada I can get trim for you
@ajani88 All the materials used were fish safe.
Can anybody help me remove the trim off my aquarium I tried using a putty knife to scrape the silicone off recommended from dyf fishkeeper I know some of you might know very popular Channel but he left me at a stumbling block because I cannot remove the trim off even after trying to scrape it what am I doing wrong
Anyone can answer this question I would truly appreciate it I currently have a large Oscar and a small tank until the situation is situated
Any one know where to buy black trims in UK ?
Your LFS should be able to get trim for you.
Hey I was wondering if you could help me out I am trying to remove Anna bottom of the trim of the aquarium I tried to use a putty knife and scrape along the sides I hear it scraping and I know it's a lot of silicone came off but I still can't get the trim off it was recommended for me to use a putty knife by dif fishkeeper you probably know of them
Anyhow I use this and I still cannot get the trim off any suggestions as he can respond me soon it would be highly appreciated currently my oscar is sitting in a 36 gallon until I can fix the problem he's currently anywhere from 8 -10 in my fish would appreciate it also
Where do i buy a the plastic replacement?
noswineplease 777 If you are in Canada I can help, or you could ask your local fish store
where can i buy the frame for a 55
Antonio Galvan did you ever find a frame?
I have a 75 gallon tank that is missing the trim but can't find anywhere that sells it does anyone know where I could buy on I need it to have that center piece as well because my tank is starting to warp
Jose Navarro Where are you
CarlsAquarium I am in Phoenix Arizona
Jose Navarro I can get trim here in Canada but it is really expensive to send it to the USA, your lfs should be able to help or you can silicone a glass strip to support the middle
where can i buy the frame for a 55 gallon
Antonio Galvan Find out who made the tank if you want the same trim or they have one size fits all trim that you can use. Are you near Toronto
no i live in the us in the state of Texas
Well my 120 gallon is screwed then... Got damaged in a move and uh LOL it leaks where it shouldn't.
It would be an easy patch, watch some of our repair videos
you can get replacement frames at aquariumframeswholesale dotcom
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