Tank Size?

**stx2006** · 12-12-2012, 12:37 AM

How can I go about finding out what gallon this tank is? I found in on the side of the road after the cops threw some people out of a house. Still in really good shape.

It looks to be a corner type tank..

**inuudo** · 12-12-2012, 01:05 AM

Try this calculator.

**stx2006** · 12-12-2012, 01:24 AM

Says its 42 gallons.. Does that sound right? Here is what I got.

**Goes to 11!** · 12-12-2012, 01:29 AM

If you measured accurately, Math doesn't lie lol.

I would leak test it obviously but ..Enjoy,

**stx2006** · 12-12-2012, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by 850R

If you measured accurately, Math doesn't lie lol.

I would leak test it obviously but ..Enjoy,

Yea, I already did a leak test. Has a small leak where some of the seal is missing. I can go get some from the LFS and see if I can fix it.. If not all I'm out is the new seal...

**Goes to 11!** · 12-12-2012, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by stx2006

Yea, I already did a leak test. Has a small leak where some of the seal is missing. I can go get some from the LFS and see if I can fix it.. If not all I'm out is the new seal...

FYI, New silicone will not stick to old silicone and you will need to reseal it completely. It's not overly complicated though & here is a thread on that process, Google and YouTube will obviously also have more info.

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...ad.php?t=52239

**stx2006** · 12-12-2012, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by 850R

FYI, New silicone will not stick to old silicone and you will need to reseal it completely. It's not overly complicated though & here is a thread on that process, Google and YouTube will obviously also have more info.

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...ad.php?t=52239

Yea. Trying to find some safe stuff local. Lfs has it for $18 a tube... i think its a rip off...

**Goes to 11!** · 12-12-2012, 02:58 AM

Look at the big picture man..

Lets not be complaining about the 20$ spent in total for this 42G tank.. Know what I mean?

IMO You are still way ahead so go ahead and throw down a $20 to support your local LFS.

**stx2006** · 12-12-2012, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by 850R

Look at the big picture man..

Lets not be complaining about the 20$ spent in total for this 42G tank.. Know what I mean?

IMO You are still way ahead so go ahead and throw down a $20 to support your local LFS.

Well its not really a lfs.. its petsmart so i have to pay shipping. Im trying to find a true lfs that has it.

**Goes to 11!** · 12-12-2012, 03:23 AM

Ah, In that case I would use GE silicone 1 or the Loctite brand Plumbers silicone [States its aquarium safe right on the label:-D]. As long as it is 100% pure silicone & has no mold inhibitors [IE: don't use the 'kitchen & bath' GE2 type] you are good to go.