It's good to know that this sealant exists, I think I have an aquarium in similar conditions 😱 - Ramon 🇲🇽
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Yes, it has come in handy a few times for me. Cam
@SalamanderFangskin Жыл бұрын
@@GalleryAquaticaTV Thank you! 😎👍
@deansmith2124 Жыл бұрын
Good to hear those live rock musicians aren't being held captive in your tank. Almost missed the disclaimer there - good one! I watch 99% of your videos and always look forward to when a new one has been posted.
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Dean! We missed it the first time round too! Our videographer must be so amused!
@Emmanuel-rs7eu Жыл бұрын
Good video, I didn't know you could do it underwater with that type of silicone. Would appreciate an update on this in the long run!
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
We will definitely do an update at some point. Cam
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very interesting and educational, I learnt a lot from this
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Kaity!
@TattooedDancer91 Жыл бұрын
Great demonstration of something I should check for twice a year! It's noted in my calender now :D thanks!
@matthewvenier1558 Жыл бұрын
Great video Cam...biggest fear we all face...a leaking system
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
So true, it’s the stuff of nightmares. Cam
@mathewstreet Жыл бұрын
How wo fix the old RedSea tanks that are failing, Nice info
@drewmoore115 Жыл бұрын
Keep up the great videos I’m only a fresh water guy but love all the educational
@maxandmaxful Жыл бұрын
I dont beleive this is going to last allot but I will wait to see! hope nothing happens and you see the problem before it starts leaking! good luck guys love your videos
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
I hope so too. The good thing is we can see the silicone seam and monitor for further problems. Cam
@HDG... Жыл бұрын
That thumbnail though 🔥😂 - Great video 🙌
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Worth getting a bucket of water over Cam’s head 😂
@LLK50634 Жыл бұрын
Very awesome video amazing vlogs great 👍 information
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, cheers :)
@LLK50634 Жыл бұрын
Thnxs cam
@MrPninja Жыл бұрын
Great vid, I wish I found it 12 months ago, as my thousand litre tank did leak, by the time I got home three quarters was on the floor, so I lost all my coral and most fish, we tried to fix it 3 or 4 times even got a glazier in, he tried twice, long story short it turned out to be the stand, which eroded away,
@sunnygoold9449 Жыл бұрын
Been drinking a lot of Jacob's Creek mate - Awesome - I always worry about this especially as my floors are not concrete
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Lol, it’s a decent drop😉 Cam
@it8eazy11 ай бұрын
How did this repair hold up? Whats it look like now?
@kennethcoutinho4439 Жыл бұрын
Woww Awesome never knew that this silicon is available......
@mootamoonta261 Жыл бұрын
Great information. Kind regards UK.
@BrianLKL222 Жыл бұрын
This is good stuff, as leak/burst is the No.1 acqurist nightmare...
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen it happen a few times, there are not many worse scenarios. Cam
@TheLucentFish Жыл бұрын
Oh goodness!
@dheerajeee Жыл бұрын
Hi Cam, I am a huge fan of your videos, I am a hobbiest from India it has been 3 years now since I started my tank and you have been a big influence, Thank for all that you do...I love everything saltwater and wish to be able to do what you do someday🤞
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Thank you mate! cheers!
@queencityreefs Жыл бұрын
Good luck my friend!
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Thank you, it would be a nightmare if it let go. Cam
@joebeasley6746 Жыл бұрын
Hey Cam, love your channel and all you do for reefing...thanks! Can you please do a show on the LaMotte water tester I see you using occasionally. Thanks!
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Yes, I’m planning on doing one in the next few weeks actually! Cam
@ericsfishingadventures4433 Жыл бұрын
This is one of the hobbies worst nightmares. Here in the US brs sells a product called, Orca Underwater Glue by Aquarium Munster. I'm pretty sure it's German made so it might be available down under. It's definitely not great for out of water use. But I've seen great success with underwater for leaks and seals in an emergency. But these are great tips gallery!
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Interesting, I’ll look it up. Cam
@payno6643 Жыл бұрын
What about adding euro bracing if your vertical seams are catching bubbles
@ou812reefing Жыл бұрын
Thanks Cam a true lesson 🍻🇺🇸
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
No problem😊 Cam
@TheEscargoth Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for informations
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching😊 Cam
@traviswells7049Ай бұрын
How about using acrylic aquariums?
@vesawuoristo4162 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Cam
@joshua_w Жыл бұрын
Great idea. If a slow drip did start would that product be able to repair it.
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Possibly, but if it is anything more than a slow drip I’d need to empty the tank for a proper fix. Cam
@michaelrobbins8562 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video Cam and admit it was challenging for me to watch given the subject :) How thick is the glass on the aquarium you added the blades to?
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
The tank is made of 12 mm glass. I should have put full length blades on it from the start. Cam
@michaelrobbins8562 Жыл бұрын
Thx!
@thestanwalker3512 Жыл бұрын
Did you check the back side of the tank as well? It has the same stress as the front side and is equally at risk of failure.
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
You are correct. Yes I did check the other side. The silicone is perfectly in-tact on the other side. Cam
@mikeym7609 Жыл бұрын
Maybe you should put a disclaimer on this. “Don’t try this at home folks”🤣 I am sorry I know you can use some sealants underwater but most sealant need at least a clean service to make it last. You don’t get that by wiping a bit of sand out of the way. I keep my fingers crossed for you mate that this will last a long time.
@lashgalore1643Ай бұрын
Isnt the silicon bad for the fish
@OnlyFinsReef Жыл бұрын
Hey Cam, what are you lighting that aquarium with? Looks very natural
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
It’s got three Kessils, which we set to white to film and work on
@bjjbrawler1 Жыл бұрын
Do rimless tanks succumb to pressure more in your opinion? Or is it the quality of the manufacture and silicone construction? Thanks!
@AQUARIUMFREAK1233 ай бұрын
i want to buy a standard size 125 gal tank.. How thick should i expect the glass to be in inches for it to be considerd safe ?
@GalleryAquaticaTV3 ай бұрын
If it’s up to 24 inches high it is normally 10mm (just over 3/8 inch). However this is assuming it is well braced. If it’s rimless you usually need to go almost double that. Cam
@NRKA Жыл бұрын
Oh. How fun a flood like that would be to clean. Mops for days 🙈
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Yes, it’s amazing how far the water travels, it would be end to end in our shop. Cam
@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army Жыл бұрын
Hey cam do you have any plans to invest in a new tank...or a well done rebuild with upgraded blades and bracess...the tank is the most important investment to build upon like getting the best possible foundation for your new home...pricy bust worth it in the long run.
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, I think I’ll try and keep that tank going until we move into a new building, hopefully in the next year or 2. Cam
@vincentprezioso9190 Жыл бұрын
Curious to see updates on this tank
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
It’s holding so far. There hasn’t been any increase in the size of the bubble in the silicone so I’m calling it a success. Cam
@vincentprezioso9190 Жыл бұрын
@@GalleryAquaticaTV will you do a follow up video ...?
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
@@vincentprezioso9190 Probably not, but you’ll see the tank in videos we film at that shop. Cam
@davidleach4689 Жыл бұрын
That's why you get an acrylic aquarium
@tonyaclark1570 Жыл бұрын
What about side panels? I was looking at my tank and it looks like my corner silicate looks thinner to me. Or maybe it's just my old eyes
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Side panels are just as likely to suffer this problem, especially when people are careless with razor scrapers. Monitor the seams and worry if you see a change in the thickness. Cam
@kylequinn19638 ай бұрын
Well then, my 150 gallon has massive air bubbles in all the seams lol good thing I just took it down.
@hannahviolet9279 ай бұрын
What if you can't see the silicone on your tank
@GalleryAquaticaTV9 ай бұрын
Then you have to wait till it starts dripping to know it’s about to burst. Cam
@hannahviolet9279 ай бұрын
that's terrifying lol@@GalleryAquaticaTV
@pawel.kucharczyk Жыл бұрын
👍pozdrawiam 🇵🇱
@michaelfisher6260 Жыл бұрын
too late for me, mine went at the weekend 😞
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Oh no!
@user-um7tr5up1t5 ай бұрын
longest explanation on earth about some air bubbles being an obvious sign of premature failure. Loved the part where he explains how water will flow out of the failed area and onto the floor. Very informative. I had no idea water will actually leak out of a failed area and onto the floor especially in a rushing fashion.
@patterdalezipsuzilil Жыл бұрын
I euroblace all my tanks top and bottom I would never have a braceless tank infact I bought one and braced it my self you have to watch out with razor blade glass scrapers on a braceless
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Good advice, I’ve seen many silicone seams damaged by scraper blades. Cam
@patterdalezipsuzilil Жыл бұрын
@@GalleryAquaticaTV I bought a opticlear tank couldn't believe how crap the build was beveled edges on every pane of glass they don't need to be bevelled under the silicone and I have had 12 systems never had a tank ever built around a base plate so I braced it and then I braced every single edge with aluminium angle so it's braced every were inside and out
@vincentprezioso9190 Жыл бұрын
Definitely won't work
@damiandeans9265 Жыл бұрын
You had the tip of your nozzle around the wrong way dude, will work better if you put the angled cut secion against the surface youre siliconing, also, put it on the bench/ladder whatever and do it with two hands, much better finish that way and more control,, just trying to help,
@damiandeans9265 Жыл бұрын
And you did, maybe not the nozzle bit but hey, lol
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I’m always keen for tips on stuff like this. Cam
@vanderburg.M Жыл бұрын
Are you sure it's aquarium safe? Selleys don't specifically say like they do with some of their products.
@GalleryAquaticaTV Жыл бұрын
Good question. I’ve used it a few times in reef tanks and not seen any ill effects. I always monitor the tanks afterwards just in case. Cam
@vanderburg.M Жыл бұрын
@@GalleryAquaticaTV to be fair the oils released from regular window silicone isn't that toxic to aquatic life (from memory) and with a protein skimmer running in conjunction with fresh carbon I doubt anything would happen. The real issue is anti microbial agents added to some silicones to prevent mould etc in people's homes. However, if they are present this is always stated on the package. Happy reefing!
@kickassclone75 Жыл бұрын
if the seamsarent clear you got issues its as simple as that. Most people havent a clue and even when they see an obvious change they dont stop to ask why that change ocurred. I didnt bother to watch the video because I already know this. Thats how I buy aquariums for pennies a gallon ans resell them for multiple dollars a gallon after I rreseam and reseal them.