The tank disaster and repair
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This corner had separated,
and despite my best efforts, I couldn't stop the leak.
So I had to completely dismantle the tank, meaning containers of fish, plants and water all over the house.
After resealing the glass and allowing to the sealant to cure overnight, it was 'simply' a case of putting everything back together.
I did lose one fish, one of a pair of Angel fish , but it could have been so much worse.
The tank now.
and despite my best efforts, I couldn't stop the leak.
So I had to completely dismantle the tank, meaning containers of fish, plants and water all over the house.
After resealing the glass and allowing to the sealant to cure overnight, it was 'simply' a case of putting everything back together.
I did lose one fish, one of a pair of Angel fish , but it could have been so much worse.
The tank now.
David
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oh cobblers , bet that made a mess david ?
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Glad the repair's worked...how did the parquet hold up???
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Glad it's sorted. :broon:
It will be all right in the end. If it isn't all right yet, then it is not yet the end..
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Run out of k-seal then? :lol:
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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic The tank disaster and repair
Posted 11 years 6 months ago #116703
The k seal was useless!
Mess all cleaned up now, just hoping the wooden floor will dry out without losing any structural integrity. The prospect of the tank dropping through the floor doesn't bear thinking about! :pinch:
Mess all cleaned up now, just hoping the wooden floor will dry out without losing any structural integrity. The prospect of the tank dropping through the floor doesn't bear thinking about! :pinch:
David
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It will be all right in the end. If it isn't all right yet, then it is not yet the end..
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