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Old 12-14-2013, 06:42 PM
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..to make it stop leaking? I figure if I dump enough silicone in, that might work. Or would concrete seal better?

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Old 12-14-2013, 07:04 PM
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Make it into a closed loop. Duct tape a funnel on the glass, short piece of old garden hose jammed onto end of funnel and back up into the tank. I will leave the mode choice of moving the water back into the tank to the real gingeneers.
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Old 12-14-2013, 07:06 PM
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..to make it stop leaking? I figure if I dump enough silicone in, that might work. Or would concrete seal better?

I'm going out for a while

How about wrap it in baby diapers? I hear that's very absorbant
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Old 12-14-2013, 07:07 PM
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That's one I hadn't thought of! Just not sure where it's leaking, the bottom trim is full of water. Nice effect of salt creep moving up the front glass though!
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Old 12-14-2013, 07:08 PM
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How about wrap it in baby diapers? I hear that's very absorbant
I have strategically placed rolls of paper towels, diapers are too expensive!
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I've heard a sledge hammer is good for permanently stopping leaks if used strategically. Never tried it myself. If you do, please post Youtube video
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Old 12-14-2013, 07:13 PM
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I've heard a sledge hammer is good for permanently stopping leaks if used strategically. Never tried it myself. If you do, please post Youtube video
Ya know, right now I'm considering it.
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Old 12-14-2013, 07:18 PM
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I'm not sure how this would affect fish and coral, but it's safe for kids so must be safe for aquaria, right? I'm sure it would slow, if not stop a leak.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RM44GBkzIo

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