Doc's Shark Tank

I think I would have used silicone to hold down the trim. They use silicone from the factory because it will allow for the glass to expand. Glass changes size with temp. I would keep an eye on it.
 
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Oscarsdad608 said:
I think I would have used silicone to hold down the trim. They use silicone from the factory because it will allow for the glass to expand. Glass changes size with temp. I would keep an eye on it.
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That is a good point. I may attach it better with silicone. I have to check to see how solid it is after drying for the last several hours

-Doc
 
So, the Gorilla Glue seems to be holding. I ran a bead of silicone under the outside frame along the glass and black frame just in case. BUT...I still have a question...

How long do I need to wait for the silicone to "cure" (is that the right term?) before I change over the tank? I was hoping to set it up tomorrow. The silicone has been sitting since last night at about 9pm. I was planning on setting up the tank tomorrow at about 6pm, so just under 48 hours

-Doc
 
I'd let the silicone cure for AT LEAST 48 hours.Remember the fumes?Just because the outside has set up,dont mean the inside of the bead is fully cured.
 
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48 hours will be fine. I think it says 24 to 48 and when I did mine I never had the patients to wait 48 so I went with 24 hours and no problems.
 
I have noticed the smell is gone from the silicone. I will be ready tomorrow. It will make a mess but will SO be worth it!!!

-Doc
 
My tube of silicone says 72hrs.I've added to saltwater without any problems after 48hrs.

I have to say what a great job on the seams,very professional!So this is a 210 gallon tank,yeah?
 
reeffreak said:
My tube of silicone says 72hrs.I've added to saltwater without any problems after 48hrs.

I have to say what a great job on the seams,very professional!So this is a 210 gallon tank,yeah?
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Just a touch bigger my friend. 29 inches tall: 220. :Cheers:

As for the silicone job, it was all luck. I am satisfied that it worked out like it did. I think I am ready to go with it. I just need to find a few guys to come help lift it and swap out tanks. I have planned to do it about 5pm Utah time and I will post pics when I am done.

-Doc
 
You sure about that?You're not trying to add 10 gallons just to outdo me are you?

My 210 shares the same dimensions,72x24x29.
 
reeffreak said:
You sure about that?You're not trying to add 10 gallons just to outdo me are you?

My 210 shares the same dimensions,72x24x29.
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LMAO!!! Heaven's no my friend. I am just going by my handy-dandy tank volume calculator that I found on the internet. Technically, it is "216.93-something or other gallons", but I call it 220. I would call yours the same size and mine..... but my sump is bigger... but I still love you man! :^:

-Doc
 
According to garf.org the tank is 217 gallons. I hate to burst any bubbles, but what are the inside of the tank measurements? If the glass is a half inch thick then the inside is 71x23x28 1/2 which brings the tank to around 203 gallons.LMAO
 
Bobby is correct -- you have to measure the INSIDE of the tank, not the outside dimensions!!!:nanananan:nanananan:nanananan:
 
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