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08/19/2007, 11:23 AM | #526 |
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I agree with the mighty GEO and cut the side that came loose off, clean it up and resilicone and repare the euro bracing and reinforce it. So what if the silicone job is a little sloppy if it holds water better thatn it does now.
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08/19/2007, 05:19 PM | #527 |
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If it comes to it, you can cut the glass panels apart with a guitar string and a couple pieces of dowel. You can use a single edged razor blade to remove the inner silicone bead.
Use alcohol or acetone to remove all traces of silicone before you re-silicone it. Use premium aquarium silicone only. I'm sure Will can supply you with the materials you need. |
08/20/2007, 03:02 PM | #528 |
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Of course, if someone explained the wax paper and Crisco technique he might be able to do a much neater job of re-siliconing the aquarium. (please, please, please, please)
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08/28/2007, 07:37 PM | #529 |
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Any updates asnatlas? Miss seeing your posts.
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08/29/2007, 08:46 AM | #530 |
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I am still working with Will... I will post once we have come to an agreement...
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Sorry you have had bad luck. I hope you stay in the hobby. I think you contribute quite a bit to the hobby.
Ken
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09/02/2007, 01:12 PM | #532 |
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Any updates with AO helping you with the tank
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09/03/2007, 01:40 PM | #533 |
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Hi Shawn,
Hang in there, the good news is that is can't really get any worse! And Will, if you are lurking in this thread, for gods sake buy a $200 plane ticket and go fix the tank. You've already lost a boat load of future tank sales from letting this drag out.
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I always think it is funny how people ask for updates over a weekend (and this is a holiday weekend to boot!). The only time anything will get done is during business hours.
I hope it'll get resolved, but like anything these things take time. |
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UMMMMMMMMMMM-He said he was working with Will on 8-29! Thats three days before the start of the holiday weekend 9-1-07. Its not unreasonable to think between the 3 days they might have come to some conclusion to avoid it dragging on for another 3 days without any contact. So I do not think it was unreasonable to simply ask. None of us knows the real reason for the tank failure. We would just like to see the problem resolved and maybe there is something all of us can learn about tank building, moving, and set up that will benefit us all. |
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It wasn't a slam.
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I hope they come up with a resolution as well. Shawn could use some good news.
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10/20/2007, 04:52 PM | #540 |
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Wow, when it rains it pours!
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But Will has been working with me... The delay right now is with Customs... I am still debating on keeping my other items and getting another tank after I am settled or just selling everything... I have also been tossing around the idea of just having a fresh water setup... I just don't know, so much is happening at once and I don't have alot of time...
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Believe me, I can relate. It's not been a good experience for you I am sure, but you have learned so much! I went to chef school and realized there was no way i wanted to do that for a living.
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I was so hoping to hear some good news regarding your situation. So the best result is that you will have to rebuild your tank to sell it? That is just a shame, sorry for all your troubles. What ever you decide, I wish you the best with it.
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I sure hope so, You put your heart into that build.
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Hey Shawn,
Im sorry you are getting out. We kind of trod the road together there for a while. I really hope you can get going again wherever it is you move to. Ill have some frags for you to add color! Hell...if you are close by, Ill come over and help. regards, Paul.
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Be sure to let us know what you'll end up with. We're all subscribed to this thread, so this is the best way to reach your fanbase.
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ditto on that Shawn...I AM a fan!
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Ughhh Shawn,
Sorry to hear about all of your misfortunes! Let us know where you are going to end up. I can't believe the run of luck that you are having, I only wish I could help you out. Once you relocate, you'll be able to design/build a house around your tank!!! I can't wait to see you maximize your reefing potential |
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