Aquarium Silicone Repair Demo

A short video about how to repair an aquarium lid (making a hinge), how to properly apply silicone, how to make a simple glass cut, and how to make a repair on a small aquarium crack.
For further information, please see this article from Aquarium Answers:
http://www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2007/03/aquarium-silicone.html

OR Aquarium Answers home page:
http://www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Aquarium
• repair
• silicone
• glass
• cutter
• lid
• hinge
• crack
• leak
• fix
• top

[MrFishDoctor]

I cracked a 50 gallon cube aquarium about 8 inches long. What should I do?

[cstrohmeyer]

@MrFishDoctor

Please see the article in the details section of this video; this article is very in depth and explains how to repair aquariums (if possible)

[braincracker69]

i broke my aquarium by trying to pull the glass out after cutting the silicone :(

[cstrohmeyer]

@braincracker69

Sorry to read this :(

All silicone must be removed even the razor thin layers between the glass plates if you are attempting a full rebuild

[laminae]

I checked your website. I have a 30 gallon tall that leaks a TINY bit on one end joint. Will sealing from the inside be enough? Or do I have to get NEW silicone INSIDE the joint? Between the two pieces of glass?

[cstrohmeyer]

If you clean the inside well (use a razor) this should work fine without stripping silicone from between the joints, assuming the other silicone is in good shape (look for bubbles/gaps as per the website article).

I have made repairs just as you described many times over the years with success in most instances.

[mamao3boys]

@MrFishDoctor

Please see the article in the details section of this video; this article is very in depth and explains how to repair aquariums (if possible)

[AweSomo84]

Hey Man,

I'm dutch so sorry for the bad gramma etc.

:P

I get your point . And great video.

I'll check it out thanks ,

Erik

[cstrohmeyer]

The video demonstrates the basic principles of applying silicone, in particular for a hinged lid. You are correct that two plates of glass are needed for a repair, but not a hinge.

Please see the Aquarium Answers article in the details section for further details about repairs and building aquariums.