Thank you for this nice instructional video. I just ordered the sealant and hope to have it Thursday. Anyway, I am now wondering if I need to buy a second one. My aquarium is approximately the size you had. Did you come close to using an entire 10oz of sealant? Thanks.
Great video.. I also watch Joey too.. my 80litre tank has leaked a few days ago. I've fully emptyed the tank letting to dry.. the silicone on mine is coming and it's loss not a great sign hence it leaking.. Got all the peaces I need to do it.. this will be my first time sealing a tank I've been in the hobby over 8 years
what is the purpose of removing the top trim and did you put it back on Did your reseal pass the water test? This is worth it in my area as even used tanks are priced high thanks for the video
Hi Donna, yeah I put the top trim back on and it passed the water test. The purpose of removing it is so you can reseal the aquarium all the way back up to the top. If you look at some of my other videos, I have a guppy tank and it is the tank from this video
I’ve always wanted an aquarium. However I want it filled with octopus’... octopi... octopuses 🐙 Nice tutorial 👍 Also, that razor blade looks like the one I always see in this guy I know, “Thomas” Snapchat’s 😶
@@muhammadalibaba7567 Oh ok, If it is on the outside I think it would be ok to leave it, because you will only be applying the silicon to the inside of the tank
I realized I didn't mention it in the video, but I ended up only needing to use 1/2 of one of the tubes of silicone. but yeah for this size of aquarium I agree with you, especially when petco has the dollar per gallon sale. However, I feel that for larger aquariums this can help you save money
Yeah for certain aquariums it will be easier and cheaper to just buy a new one, but when you get into the larger sizes or unusual sizes it may be worth resealing them because it can save a lot of money 😄
You can pretty much just run your finger along it to push the silicon into the corners completely. I had this special plastic tool to do it, but I don't know what it's called and its not really necessary
@@TobiasHolenstein U can use a towel and lick your finger so it doesn't stick to your finger. Wipe access off finger with towel. Carpenter trick Idk because I never done it yet but 90 degree on the cut of the end of the silicon seems harder then cutting it on a slight slant. The reason for the slant is it helps keep an even bead and helps guide the silicon. Also a carpenter trick.
This was really helpful. About to embark on a small project and this video has given me the know-how. Thanks Tobias.
Hi Georgina, I'm glad I could help! Best of luck with your project 🙂
Wowow, never knew how to do this!! Great video broo.
Thanks man! 😀
Great job!! It's a messy job but very rewarding!
Thanks! It was very rewarding 😀 Thank you for watching!
Not once did they make you tea or coffee while you worked 😪😂..
Good job 👍👌
I know right, it's the least they could have done haha 😂 Thank you!
Thank you for this nice instructional video. I just ordered the sealant and hope to have it Thursday. Anyway, I am now wondering if I need to buy a second one. My aquarium is approximately the size you had. Did you come close to using an entire 10oz of sealant? Thanks.
Best of luck with your aquarium! No I didn't come close to using the whole tube. One should be enough
Thank you 💕
You’re welcome 😊
Great video.. I also watch Joey too.. my 80litre tank has leaked a few days ago. I've fully emptyed the tank letting to dry.. the silicone on mine is coming and it's loss not a great sign hence it leaking.. Got all the peaces I need to do it.. this will be my first time sealing a tank I've been in the hobby over 8 years
Thank you! Best of luck with resealing your tank. It's a great feeling when you successfully reseal a tank 🙂
@@TobiasHolenstein your welcome... I'm excited and can not wait to get stuck in.. I'll message back when I've done it.. thank you
@@fourlegsandatail7882 Sounds good! you're welcome!
@@TobiasHolensteinHi Wanted To Let You Know That I Resealed My Hatchery Tank... No More Leaks.. Thank You.. Sarah
@@fourlegsandatail7882 Awesome! Thanks for letting me know Sarah! Glad to hear that the tank is doing well! 🙌
good work thank you for sharing
Thanks Matt 🙏🙏🙏
what is the purpose of removing the top trim and did you put it back on Did your reseal pass the water test? This is worth it in my area as even used tanks are priced high thanks for the video
Hi Donna, yeah I put the top trim back on and it passed the water test. The purpose of removing it is so you can reseal the aquarium all the way back up to the top. If you look at some of my other videos, I have a guppy tank and it is the tank from this video
I’ve always wanted an aquarium. However I want it filled with octopus’... octopi... octopuses 🐙 Nice tutorial 👍
Also, that razor blade looks like the one I always see in this guy I know, “Thomas” Snapchat’s 😶
Haha that would be awesome. Hey I think I know that guy too lol
Before i reseal my aquarium. Do i have to peel out my wallpaper background first..??
If the background is on the inside of the tank then yeah I would recommend taking it off first
My wallpaper is from outside the aquarium..should peel it off??
@@muhammadalibaba7567 Oh ok, If it is on the outside I think it would be ok to leave it, because you will only be applying the silicon to the inside of the tank
Did it have any leaks afterward or has it been good ever since you resealed it ?
A year and a half later and not a single leak 🙂
For the price of silicone and the work u had to do. I think a new aquarium would be cheaper and easier. Just my opinion!
And time…
I realized I didn't mention it in the video, but I ended up only needing to use 1/2 of one of the tubes of silicone. but yeah for this size of aquarium I agree with you, especially when petco has the dollar per gallon sale. However, I feel that for larger aquariums this can help you save money
Tobias Holenstein yea I could see this working great for my 75 gallon
It reminds me of caulking a bathtub.
That’s a lot of silicone for such a small tank.
Just buy a new aquarium .lol..
Takes forever removing silicon...but thanks for the tip 😬
Yeah for certain aquariums it will be easier and cheaper to just buy a new one, but when you get into the larger sizes or unusual sizes it may be worth resealing them because it can save a lot of money 😄
your standing right in front of the camera as you are smoothing it out so we can not even see how you are doing it
You can pretty much just run your finger along it to push the silicon into the corners completely. I had this special plastic tool to do it, but I don't know what it's called and its not really necessary
@@TobiasHolenstein U can use a towel and lick your finger so it doesn't stick to your finger. Wipe access off finger with towel. Carpenter trick
Idk because I never done it yet but 90 degree on the cut of the end of the silicon seems harder then cutting it on a slight slant. The reason for the slant is it helps keep an even bead and helps guide the silicon. Also a carpenter trick.