Using Aquarium Sealent. Need Help

[Camad727]

I have got a 300L tank full of water atm, there aren't many fish in there, only 4 clown loaches. I got 3 Juwel str 600 backgrounds for my birthday yesterday to fit into my tank, but it allready has water in it. Can I put the glue on the boards and stick it to the tank with water in it? or do I have to drain all the water?

thanks for any help

 

[T1KARMANN]

you can just wedge the background in

 

[MermaidMel]

You could use rocks in front to keep them in place else they might float off!

 

[Camad727]

You could use rocks in front to keep them in place else they might float off!

so it would be allright to do this without harming the fish, I really cant be bothered removing all that water. If I just stood and held each piece in place for a few minutes would that b allright?

 

[Miss Wiggle]

to be clear, you can't use aquarium silicone under water, you need the surfaces to be dry for it to adhere, you're gonna end up with a nasty mess if you try it.

what people are suggesting is that you don't use silicone at all but wedge it in place with rocks etc so it's not actually stuck to the back of the tank

 

[Camad727]

to be clear, you can't use aquarium silicone under water, you need the surfaces to be dry for it to adhere, you're gonna end up with a nasty mess if you try it.

what people are suggesting is that you don't use silicone at all but wedge it in place with rocks etc so it's not actually stuck to the back of the tank

orite well I cant do that, guess ill just stick with the nomal background.

 

[bronzecat]

Hi
Just a thought, i'll be corrected if its not a good idea, but how about when you next do a 25-30% water change use the sealant at the top of the backgrounds only. The bottom of them can be slighlty buried in the substrate. Only thing is i dont know how long the sealant takes to go off so perhaps someone could confirm whether this would be ok or not???

Cheers

 

[BigC]

I would use marine putty/epoxy. As used in marine aquaria (you lfs should have some if he/she stocks marines) it cures under water and if you just stick a blob here and there and press to the back wall all should be fine.
http/www.easitillweb10.co.uk/waterzoorev...?ProductID=4352
Regards
BigC

 

[bigstevo]

The 'black' type sealer works under water, if i remember correctly it's called GOLD LABEL pond & aquarium sealer (yellow tube), it's about double the price of normal sealer but well worth it. Be great to see your tank when your done