leaking overflow pipes

[fishyfishyfishy]

dear reefers,

i recently got a new tank with the tank maker doing the pipe work for me. However the overflow pipe at the intersection between the main tank and cabinet where it was siliconed is leaking. It is starting to leak more as the days go by.

May i know if there is any aquarium silicon that i can use without needing it to be very dry that can cure quick because i already have life stocks in it.

[Endorrachua]

check out aquamarine. they recently promoting something maybe could help u

[Jameshong]

dear reefers,

i recently got a new tank with the tank maker doing the pipe work for me. However the overflow pipe at the intersection between the main tank and cabinet where it was siliconed is leaking. It is starting to leak more as the days go by.

May i know if there is any aquarium silicon that i can use without needing it to be very dry that can cure quick because i already have life stocks in it.

Since your tank is new, my advice is better call your tank maker back to seal the leak instead of doing it yourself la.

[fishyfishyfishy]

yeah, hopefully i dont have tear the whole tank apart for the resealing

already spent like hours on aquascape and already have fishes in it !

:/

[Gouldian]

If its at the bottom the overflow compartment, you need not tear down. All you need is to siphon water from the overflow compartment can liao. Unless you do not have a overflow box with your overflow pipe.

If you have a overflow box and the leaking is between the overflow bulk head and the tank, herewith what you do:

1. Siphon water from the overflow box
2. Remove bulk head
3. Clean up the area, cut away remnants silicon
4. Re-apply silicon
5. Wait for 2 day
6. Test with some fresh water
7. Siphon fresh water
8. Complete

During this 2 days, all you need is to ensure sufficient flow, reduce feeding and lights, install a hang skimmer is available.

Re-sealing your bulk head without dismantling will only cause you to have more problem in the long run. This is because, you will end up covering the entire area of the bulk head with the adhesive making it impossible for you to remove the bulk head in the future.

As mentioned by another bro, you should call your tank maker, most tank maker are happy make good such issue.