New Fish Tank, Brand New Build

[fry_lover]

I have a brand new 48"x24"x18" tank made for me by a company with a good reputation, i cant get hold of them now and they did say to leave it for some days before filling, i cant remember whether they said 2,3 or 4 days.

The sealant they used is black but i dont know the same of the sealant

The tank was definitly MADE on Tuesday this week (in the afternoon from what i remember him telling me). I got it delivered first thing Weds morning.

Obviously i could play it safe and just leave it for a good few days but i have fish in buckets due to a smashed tank.

I was hoping to fill this new tank on Friday late evening. That would mean about 72-80 hours since the tank was made.

So, as its been 72-80 hrs do you reckon its as ready as it will ever be?

I know most sealants i have used in the past advise 48 hrs.

Really would like some advice, thanks

 

[Rooster]

Is the sealant silicon ? ie can you press it with your finger and its "rubbery" ? If so, you should be fine now.

 

[fry_lover]

Is the sealant silicon ? ie can you press it with your finger and its "rubbery" ? If so, you should be fine now.

Yes it seems just like the normal silicone i have used before to repair cracked tanks, except this one is black, and yes its definitly "rubbery" to touch, so you think 48 hrs is ample time then?

 

[Rooster]

I'm sure 48hrs is fine... but just to "insure" yourself, I would give the builders a ring and ask again... But Ive never waited longer, and all the sites with plans seem to like 24-48 hrs.

 

[fry_lover]

I'm sure 48hrs is fine... but just to "insure" yourself, I would give the builders a ring and ask again... But Ive never waited longer, and all the sites with plans seem to like 24-48 hrs.

okies, cheers mate