fixing a leaky tank

[Pinky]

so i got a ten gallon tank from a friend of mine, i'd been using it for my kingsnake so the fact that it didn't hold water wasn't a problem. well now i want to fix it up so i can attempt a small planted tank, for guppies or platties.

is there a cheap way i can fix the tank? will resilaconing the inside work or do i have to start from the ground up so to speak? lol

 

[Elmware2000]

Where's the leak and how bad is it? And what kind of leak? eg: crack in the top or bottom, leaking through the corners where the resin is holding the tank together...

 

[Pinky]

the glass is fine, it's the silacone but i'm not sure where the leak is, since i never filled it. i guess i should go test it on the back portch tho...

 

[sir_dudeguy]

well, you can get 10 gallon aquariums for 9 bucks at walmart or something, so i'd think its almost cheaper and definately easier just to buy a new one. I think the silicone that they sell at petsmart and stuff is like, 5 bucks for a tiny thing of it, and if you were to get the same stuff (just not made specifically for aquariums) from walmart/home depot or something, i think its like, 7 bucks. Thats what i paid for one anyways.

 

[Thebluyak]

yeah you can fix it if you want to, i had my 55 gallon for a bearded dragon but I resiliconed it for my discus tank and it holds water fine..for now...knock on wood!

 

[Pinky]

well nearly 5 hours and no leak, tho i did notice a place on one of the top corners where the silacone has come off a bit, maybe they just over filled the tank? my two gallon leaks if you fill it up right to the top so i bet thats the problem, i'll check it in the morning just to be safe tho.