rawb92 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I just took my first crack at resealing a leaking aquarium, I used selsil aquarium grade silicone. Does anyone have experience with this product? And also does anyone have a suggestion for how long I should wait before water testing the aquarium? I have had it drying in a basement since last Sunday (1-3-2021)with a fan and room temp is around 55 ish degrees Thanks in advance and have a fintastic Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I have always waited 72 hours just to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawb92 Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Daniel said: I have always waited 72 hours just to be sure. Cool thanks for the advice! Its been a bit over 72 hours so I guess ill post about how it goes after I fill it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenman Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I've always heard to go by smell. When you don't have that vinegar smell, wait another 24 hours and you should be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drklude Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I always go with the smell test, no smell good to go. But if you aren't in a rush, I would give it up to a week as some folks have thicker beads of silicone than others. Never hurts to give it an extra day or two when the alternative is resealing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawb92 Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 Not too shabby id say for a first time let's see if she holds till Sunday! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawb92 Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Drklude said: I always go with the smell test, no smell good to go. But if you aren't in a rush, I would give it up to a week as some folks have thicker beads of silicone than others. Never hurts to give it an extra day or two when the alternative is resealing! Not in a rush but my girlfriend has been waiting for the reseal and watertight test since her birthday in November, with the holidays I had to do a little at a time and finally now were just gonna go for it and if we have a good seal then she gets to pick out anything she wants at the LFS! Ironically I breed guppies and she dosnt want any lmao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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