Resliconed Tank

[Crazybob]

hey guys,

i recently resiliconed a 40 long fish tank. i let it stand for 2 days to allow it to cure and yesterday i slowly filled it back up in my garage (approx 10 gallons at a time and let it sit for an hour). i was just wondering how long i should let it sit in the garage before i bring it into my living room. it has been filled to the brim for just under 24 hours without any signs of a leak.

thanks,
crazybob

 

[OldMan47]

After a couple of days, I would be starting to gain some confidence in my work. The listed cure time for any silicone I use is longer than 2 days and is something I would never try to rush. The cure is probably more important than many other factors when it comes to repairing the tank.

 

[raptorrex]

hey guys,

i recently resiliconed a 40 long fish tank. i let it stand for 2 days to allow it to cure and yesterday i slowly filled it back up in my garage (approx 10 gallons at a time and let it sit for an hour). i was just wondering how long i should let it sit in the garage before i bring it into my living room. it has been filled to the brim for just under 24 hours without any signs of a leak.

thanks,
crazybob

no reason to give it any longer than the silicone states. if it aint cured, by that time, it will never cure. but, i find, a week filled after fixing, should show any signs of weakness. remember though, the silicone will be no, harder or better cured, for time. after 24-48 hours (maker dependent), its all over, good or bad.