My New Tank

[TomShootsPhoto]

Do you know Wholesale Tropicals? It's in central London, they have really unique fish there. It's close to where I work

 

[KkAaNnEe]

I know of it but havent been, maybe ill check it out, can I park near do you know?

 

[TomShootsPhoto]

Yes, you can park on the street right infront of it if you are lucky, but there usually are more parking places on Buckfast st.

 

[TomShootsPhoto]

Ok, So I resealed my tank! (Not because it was leaking, just because I wanted to make it stronger)
It looks terrible from the inside, but its at least better from the outside!

 

[phoenix2081]

Holy moley Tom how much did you use?

 

[Tizer]

lol, someone needs to learn how to apply silicone me thinks This DIY stand project could prove an amusing read too

 

[TomShootsPhoto]

Haha

well, the original silicone was 3mm thick, so I went ahead and made it a little "better"
I only used half a bottle..

This is what it looks like from the outside... Is it really that bad?

 

[Tizer]

Ever tried using masking tape to get a clean line/finish to it, or, a favourite trick of mine is to use the actual tube to scrape out the excess silicone, by turning it around and squeezing it then running it along the joint.

 

[TomShootsPhoto]

i did use tape ...

 

[balajake]

i did use tape ...

it looks like you sealed it with cellotape

i spose it wont leak though and thats what counts

 

[phoenix2081]

Doesnt look so bad from the outside one only when it is full will you be able to tell.

 

[TomShootsPhoto]

True... I hope it will look better!

 

[KkAaNnEe]

Silicone can be scrubbed off if it looks really bad

 

[TomShootsPhoto]

Yeah I know, it doesn't look that bad from the outside tough... We'll see.

 

[TomShootsPhoto]

Hello, Sorry no big update just a question.

I've been planning my hood and my stand, which I will be building next week, so look forward to it!!
But I just want to know if I can use the blue marine light (which they have on saltwater tanks) on my freshwater? It looks really cool! I would use a normal white light too.