Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Clean rags
- Acetone or methylated spirits
- Clear silicon glue
- Scotch tape
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Step 1
Empty the water from the aquarium fish tank before commencing the repair. Place your fish in fresh water.
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Step 2
Clean the area of the repair thoroughly with a clean rag and acetone or methylated spirits. This is a crucial step, as the glass must be clean to create a strong seal.
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Step 3
Apply the clear silicon glue to the leak. Press on the glass to create a good seal. When the glue begins to set, cover the area of the repair with Scotch tape.
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Step 4
When you glue an aquarium fish tank, allow the glue to set for as long as the manufacture recommends.
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Step 5
When the glue has set, remove the tape. Clean the area of the repair with a clean, moist rag, then put the water and the fish back into the aquarium fish tank.
