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Nanofins
10-12-2009, 04:03 PM
Okay, so I came down to my fishroom to find an unpleasant surprise. The side seams on my new frag tank are coming apart, and I have developed a slow-but-steady leak. Fortunately the water level had not dropped much and the current damage seems minimal, but I need a fix on this fast. I don't know the first thing about working with acrylic, but I imagine it's going to need to be taken down to work on.

For now I did have some two-part epoxy which I was able to make a bead out of and block the leaky seam, but of course this is a very temporary fix. Hopefully the seams don't get worse fast, or I could be in some trouble. I could really use the help of someone experienced in sealing/resealing acrylic.
Merkurfan
10-12-2009, 04:16 PM
weld-on 16 I think is the correct glue for the aplication. wish I knew more about it to help. I'd be moving items out in to something (anything) else before you have a complete seem failure.
mtfatwork
10-12-2009, 04:52 PM
Can you take the system down, or no? I could come over there and re-enforce it, but I need some more info so I can make a small patch to glue into place. You must also have the drip completely stopped so that the weldon can cure.

LMK if you want my help,
Mary
oyam123
10-12-2009, 05:18 PM
I like to use this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkvBib3Zndk
jesse5.0
10-12-2009, 05:37 PM
I have an extra 44g long that you can use to hold the corals?
lizmomdad
10-12-2009, 06:02 PM
I have a 55 gallon tank I'm trying to give away to someone for free. You can have it
Andrew.C
10-12-2009, 06:51 PM
bummer!
Jager
10-12-2009, 10:43 PM
bummer!

ok that was a sudden and random end to this thread... wtf happened to the tank? did Mary help you out on the patch?

omg that Billy Mays reminded me of the Billy Mays/Michael Jackson south park i just stopped laughing
Chris Goetz
10-12-2009, 11:03 PM
Sorry to hear that Zach!
I'll offer my 100g rubbermaid if you need it, but I've been to your house enough times to know you've probably got a few extra tanks. ;)
Mary and Dustin are both acrylic wizards, so I'm sure they can help you out or is it possible to contact the tank builder perhaps?

Let me know if I can help somehow.
Chris
acharpenter
10-12-2009, 11:36 PM
Z WTF - what do you need?? Im there dude!!!
Merkurfan
10-12-2009, 11:53 PM
oh sure.. you'll run over there.. ;) but 300 feet to get your tank and glue? naa.. ;)

Hope everything worked out with the tank. Sounds like your in good hands to get it repaired.
Nanofins
10-12-2009, 11:54 PM
Thanks for the offers of support guys. I really appreciate it. Finding this tank leaking today was not a pleasant surprise. Hopefully I can get it fixed quickly and having it back up and running. For now I will be moving everything to my 30 breeder and 75 and draining the frag tank so I can take care of the seams.

If I just had my darn 310 up and running that would make this a super minor issue...
bkoppes
10-12-2009, 11:58 PM
Thanks for the offers of support guys. I really appreciate it. Finding this tank leaking today was not a pleasant surprise. Hopefully I can get it fixed quickly and having it back up and running. For now I will be moving everything to my 30 breeder and 75 and draining the frag tank so I can take care of the seams.

If I just had my darn 310 up and running that would make this a super minor issue...

This sucks. Hope you don't lose any of your wonderful corals. Dang Zack... you were supposed to have that 310 up by now....do I need to take a day off work to help you get this monster up?

On another note......are my Pink Boobies ok?
Merkurfan
10-13-2009, 12:08 AM
This sucks. Hope you don't lose any of your wonderful corals. Dang Zack... you were supposed to have that 310 up by now....do I need to take a day off work to help you get this monster up?

On another note......are my Pink Boobies ok?

wait.. can we ask that out of the dirty sump? Now, I am sure they are a coral. The name however sounds interesting. I must have some of these as well.
mtfatwork
10-14-2009, 06:31 PM
we got the tank patched this afternoon. Let it cure overnight and it should be good to go :)
Nanofins
10-14-2009, 06:57 PM
Thanks again Mary for being so awesome as to take the time to help me get this thing fixed. I very much appreciate your help. You're the best!

Quote:
Originally Posted by bkoppes
This sucks. Hope you don't lose any of your wonderful corals. Dang Zack... you were supposed to have that 310 up by now....do I need to take a day off work to help you get this monster up?

On another note......are my Pink Boobies ok?

wait.. can we ask that out of the dirty sump? Now, I am sure they are a coral. The name however sounds interesting. I must have some of these as well.

The Pink Boobies are doing fine. I didn't have them in the frag tank, so no worries. Yes Merkurfan, everyone should have pink boobies in their collection. At some point a picture will be forthcoming (but don't shield your eyes).

As to helping me get the monster going, I may be getting to the point where I might just ask for some help one day. Taking on the project on my own makes it harder to find the time and motivation in coincidence.
kensilvey
10-24-2009, 10:20 PM
Mary and Dustin rock!!!! Mary to the rescue agian, we will start calling you Super Woman girl:)