Burst Tank! New One Needed. Help - Will Buy!

[Zanziba]

My Fish Tank is leaking so fish being moved to small container which iwill only support the fish for a week or so maximum. I need about 120 litres or more and preferably in a tall style aquarium on a stand due to limited space. So long as it is no wider than about 2.5 feet and no deeper than 1.5 feet then the height is not a problem.

I have money to buy one but can't afford shop prices!

I live Blackpool but will drive anywhere in Lancashire (maybe slightly further) to collect.

E-mail me direct (remove the number 8's, that's just to stop SPAM):

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Steve

 

[debbie888]

Hi Steve

Sorry to hear about your tank....I dread the thought of that happening to me....hope someone will come to your rescue. I presume you have looked on the buy/swap and sell on the forum?

Debbie

 

[Zanziba]

Going to get my Kids to bed at 7pm and then trawl evrything I can... Argghhhh!

 

[becca320]

Going to get my Kids to bed at 7pm and then trawl evrything I can... Argghhhh!

I have a 3ft if its any good, but i think will be too big ....
Becks.

 

[rabbut]

If you have a weeks accomodation, get some aquarium silicon and fix the seam. It will cost about £5 at shop prices Silicone needs about 48 hours to set Easier and quicker than replacing a tank IMO

HTH
Rabbut

 

[aaronnorth]

also take alook here but rabbuts advice is good

http/www.aquarist-classifieds.co.uk/

 

[Zanziba]

The silicon idea may work? I am unsure where the leak is as the water is simply appearing underneath but I guess if I empty it and just do every seam then it may work...

I've managed to get an old glass (very small) tank off my mother inlaw so they should be fine in that for a couple of days. I'm still on the look out for a tank though as with most things, once broke they always play up again one day.

 

[rabbut]

How fast is the leak? I'd strip the tank and sit it on polestirine. Add water and watch for the leak. Once you find it, mark it with a pen and drain the tank.

Once dry, use a sharp carpet knife to remove the old silicone from the area. Take care, cutting can be dangerous and will blunten the blade quickly. Once the old seam is off, wipe the area and it's surrounding with methelated spirit. This lifts the old silicone residue and ensures a good bond. Now, coat masking tape to restrict where teh silicone can go.

Apply silicone and smooth with your finger. Allow it 5 mins to semi-cure and remove the tape. Leave to fully cure for as long as possible (minimum 48 hours) and then test the seam.

I have fixed mebe 10+ tanks this way now, and is far cheaper than replacing. Inspect the other seams while you are at it. If they look to have air bubbles in them with algea, they are also on their way out. If this is the case, re-do them also

HTH
Rabbut

 

[Zanziba]

You know, I think I'm gonna give the old silicon a go. (If it worked for Pamela Anderson then hey, it must be good)

 

[rabbut]

OK, Good luck with it

 

[newfishy]

I have actualy got several busted and leaking tanks for free....did just what rabbut said....and now have 5 tanks that I didnt pay a dime for the whole set up...except for new heaters and because I redid all the silicone I trust the seem better then a second hand tank anyways.