Acrylic frag tank leak

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  1. sanchoy

    sanchoy Astrea Snail

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    Noticed to that I have a leak in my 180 acrylic frag tank. I see a pocket of air in the seam corner. That appears to be where water is dripping out of. What's the best way to repair this.

    I ordered Weld on- 16 and its on the way. Should I use weld-40 instead?
     
    sanchoy, Apr 10, 2013
    sanchoy, Apr 10, 2013
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  2. yvr

    yvr Skunk Shrimp

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    I've used Weld On-40 with good success in past on my tanks but don't have any experience with 16. I've only used Weld On while my tanks were empty.
     
    yvr, Apr 11, 2013
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  3. sanchoy

    sanchoy Astrea Snail

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    Looks like I might have to drain the frag tank then
     
    sanchoy, Apr 11, 2013
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  4. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    Best thing to do is reseal instead of a patch job
     
    DevinH, Apr 11, 2013
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