confused

[cameron740]

hello i have put a divider in my fbt tank so it could be half and half...can anyone help me with the seeling bcuz i let it dry for 24 ours and there are no holes and it still leeks

[Jenste]

Is it leaking along the sides or the bottom? you might just need to empty/dry it out and put an extra layer of sealant.

Pics/list of items?

[cameron740]

i cant take pics now ill do it tmrw...i have aquarium safe sealant..peatmoss for lant area...plants...water plants for water...rocks..and lucky bamboo...and water lol...it was leeking at the botom i out like 3 layerss of sealant...i was just thinking that it wasnt dry all the way so i was going to check it gain in the morning...do you think its the divider...its not glass and its not plexiglass..its 2 taped peices of a plastic binder should i use something else

[Mentat]

...do you think its the divider...its not glass and its not plexiglass..its 2 taped peices of a plastic binder should i use something else

Although it's cool at times to innovate; recommend keep with proven methods when it comes to water proof seals. If your tank is glass, the safest bet is to use a glass divider piece glued with aquarium silicone sealant. You have to remove present silicone glue sealant with sharp razor blade or scrapper carefully and wipe off any remnants with acetone soaked rag. Then dry with paper towel and let it further air dry for at least 15 minutes before attempting to install new glass piece again. Then let it cure properly before testing with water. Good luck !

[Louis Charles Bruckner]

Carlos is correct.
The reason you use a solvent is to clean off any oils that will prevent proper adhesion of the sealant.
And curing time varies with temperature and humidity.

Most sealants use acetic acid and as that evaporates the sealant drys or cures.
so it might smell like vinegar (pretty strong) so the less vinegar odor the better.

[cameron740]

ok thanks..i gping to lowes now i can see if my mom can get me a pice if glass