Silicon in tank

I bought myself a tank but when we got a closer look we found one of the glasses cracked and had to replace it. We did the replacement this morning with silicon. How long do I need to leave it to dry before I can put in water? Will it be ok if I fill it with water say on Saterday? ush:

 

Hi stripes the silicon needs AT LEAST 24 hours to cure,48 to be sure in a dry, well ventilated place. Stick your head in the tank and see if you can smell any of the silicone, if there is even a faint smell wait another at least 12 hours then smell again. If you fill on Saturday pm should be OK.

 

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Hi

Thanks will smell it tomorrow and see how it is.

 

Hi Stripes,

Did you use marine silicon? I made a mistake a long time ago and used normal silicon. It took me hours to scape off...

 

HI Stripes how did the tank work out ??

 

hey hey. i would allow atleast a week for the silicone to dry 100%. Esp if you have a thick brace on the base of the tank that needs to dry...

Thats the one part i hate about building a big tank is the wait for the drying of the braces. the tank builders normally says 2 weeks for the bottom braces to dry

 

The reputable tank builders I've seen tanks just made being on the floor for sale at one specific shop.....

 

name and shame please... you could save a member from a serious flood

 

Northern Aquatics.......

 

oh right.

 

Hi all,

Well we filled the tank up with water on saterday afternoon. He seems fine but I have noticed that I will diffinatly have to get n bigger pump for my tank. The filter I thought will be big enough is truggling to clean the tank so I am going to get a even bigger one.

 

dont be to hasty, filter sand hangs in the water for a day or 2. did you wash the sand before adding it to the tank???

 

Hi Savage,

Yes, I have cleaned the sand before by running water through it and turning it with my hand. I did that until the water was clear. I will give it a few days and let you know then. I must also say that looks better this afternoon than yesterday.

 

what size is your tank and what size is your filter/pump? I like to circulate my water trough my filter 3 times per hour. 250L tank 750l/hour filter/ pump.