Leslie Newell wrote:
>
> The last place I worked at used to have a tank made of glass glued with
> silicone. This technique is very common on fish tanks and they seldom
> leak. Unfortunately after a couple of years the acid weakened the
> silicone. One night it collapsed, dumping at least a gallon of etchant
> on the floor. The room below now has a big yellow/brown stain on the
> ceiling that no amount of paint will cover up.
>
> Les
>
> Andrew wrote:
> > Those tanks are actually molded from two peices and
> > glued together. I have had several over the years.
> >
> > Some HAVE leaked at the glue seam. Now I am using
> > an acid based etchant the latest tank I have is
> > developing crazing and slow leaks in the walls.
> >
> > I do store it ALL in a large HDPE box though so
> > leaks are not catastrphic.
> >
Glad to know this as I was thinking about the home made custom aquarium
tank.
Thanks,
Dave