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My tropical aquarium has sprung a leak. I noticed water last weekend but couldn't establish where from so cleaned it up and left it and now there's a puddle again.
I've not got a bloody clue how to work out where it's coming from as obviously water gravitates to the lowest part so it's the bottom of the tank that's wet. Are there such things as aquarium repairers? |
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"I've just googled "aquarium repairs east yorkshire" and found pages of them....
Good luck....  "
Your better than me then cos I did the same and the only one it came up with don't do domestic aquariums!! |
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Nope it's not condensation from the lid.
Wish I could lift it to run fairy liquid on the bottom
And no it's a juwel aquarium so the filtration etc is all built in!!
Guess I'm gonna just have to empty and reseal which is a bit of a bastard. I'm useless at stuff like that  |
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Is it an all glass tank,or one of those moulded acrylic ones.
If its all glass, check each corner edge,wipe dry and then use tissue paper to locate the leaking edge.
Silicone repair is possible from the outside but is difficult.
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Don't use sanitary sealant!!! You'll kill the fish, unless you plan to leave it empty for several years.
Use ClearSeal aquarium sealant. Available from Pets at Home and most other independent retailers, or Ebay!! A little more pricey then sanitary sealant, but made for the purpose. |
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"Is it an all glass tank,or one of those moulded acrylic ones.
If its all glass, check each corner edge,wipe dry and then use tissue paper to locate the leaking edge.
Silicone repair is possible from the outside but is difficult.
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It's a glass tank. I've felt round the edges and can't feel where it's wet I think it's at the bottom but that sits in a lip so can't get to it without emptying the whole thing cos I can't lift it |
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"P.S. If it is one of the Jewel bow front tanks they are known for springing leaks in the bottom right corner, don't know if that helps any!! "
It's a flat front but thanks anyway I think it is a bottom corner cos I can't get to them yet - typical!! |
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"Don't use sanitary sealant!!! You'll kill the fish, unless you plan to leave it empty for several years.
Use ClearSeal aquarium sealant. Available from Pets at Home and most other independent retailers, or Ebay!! A little more pricey then sanitary sealant, but made for the purpose. "
Was going suggest asking you but couldn't remember your username here- stick to one name will you, I'm easily confused  |
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