New Horizons - Page 21

Frankie · 10-09-2008, 07:34 PM

Thanks Vicki and Craig!
It is exactly 61 gallons. I am hoping that the silicone will be cured in 7-14 days and I can do a leak test.
In the mean time, I will be building the exterior overflow and attaching that.
I think Bernard my neighbor will be taking the old refugium and mangroves soon so I can move it over to it's final resting place.
I am very pleased with how it came out. My glass guy did an awesome job squaring it all up.
I will finish cleaning it up tomorrow and get some detailed shots of the glue up.

Frankie · 10-09-2008, 07:36 PM

Almost forgot to post the picture of my helper this morning.

sambrinar · 10-09-2008, 08:53 PM

aahhh he is cute... what is his name..

Frankie · 10-09-2008, 10:55 PM

Biscuit.

Frankie · 10-16-2008, 01:12 AM

Bad news! It seems the silicone I was sold is no good.

It is not curing so the frag tank is on hold. I called my glass dealers and have to wait until Monday for the owner to come back from vacation, (figures).
This is very upsetting because not I will have to pull it all apart, clean the glass and rebuild it. Hopefully the glass will not break during all of this. I am very disappointed to say the least~

Varga · 10-16-2008, 01:20 AM

man, that happened to me once huge mess, no chemical will clean it just scrub and wipe. good luck man. was it recalled but the retailer sold it anyways? mine was recalled, the manufacturer failed to notify the store and they jsut offered me free tubes which was the least of my problems

Frankie · 10-16-2008, 01:35 AM

I don't know. I am going to wait and see what the dealer has to say before I flip. I do have faith in people and would like to believe they will do the right thing. I have used them before and never had an issue.

Varga · 10-16-2008, 01:52 AM

HOpe it works out. I would call the number on the tube and provide them the batch number

Scooterman · 10-16-2008, 08:47 AM

RTV 108 is GE's official Aquarium Safe sealant, they had to remove aquarium safe from the GE silicone I because other manufactures were supplying sealant also & something to do with conflicts in business. This was from two GE reps. a friend discussed this throughly with them a while back.
That said, GE I silicone 100% pure without mold & mildew inhibitors or other special additives is RTV108 just not under the same labeling.
Paying more for anything else is just a waste, also you should be able to get it black if desired.

BigAl07 · 10-16-2008, 09:05 AM

Frank this just SUCKS!! Hopefully you'll get some GOOD news soon buddy!!!

Craig Manoukian · 10-16-2008, 09:09 AM

Hang in there Frankie!

Frankie · 10-16-2008, 11:30 AM

I started to remove the silicone last night. What a mess~

Frankie · 10-16-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varga

HOpe it works out. I would call the number on the tube and provide them the batch number

I called this morning Jay and it turns out the silicone was expired in August of 2004. My wife just helped me tear it down. The bottom of the front pane chipped

I called my glass people and Chuck the owner will be back on Monday and the secretary said she see's NP (<--No Problem

) with replacing it and the silicone.
So I will wait until Monday now. Minor bump in the road~

sambrinar · 10-16-2008, 03:22 PM

Frankie you have such a great attitude. Sorry about the frustration. Good luck with the rebuild

blue_eyes53813 · 10-16-2008, 03:33 PM

I am so sorry Frankie... You will get it done... Give it time...

10-09-2008, 08:53 PM	#303 (permalink)
sambrinar recovering overfeeder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,410 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Horizons aahhh he is cute... what is his name.. __________________ Brenda Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music ~ George Carlin Original member of http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...eef-holic.html My addiction 75 gal glass http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ce-sanity.html

10-16-2008, 01:20 AM	#306 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Horizons man, that happened to me once huge mess, no chemical will clean it just scrub and wipe. good luck man. was it recalled but the retailer sold it anyways? mine was recalled, the manufacturer failed to notify the store and they jsut offered me free tubes which was the least of my problems __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

10-16-2008, 01:52 AM	#308 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Horizons HOpe it works out. I would call the number on the tube and provide them the batch number __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

10-16-2008, 08:47 AM	#309 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Horizons RTV 108 is GE's official Aquarium Safe sealant, they had to remove aquarium safe from the GE silicone I because other manufactures were supplying sealant also & something to do with conflicts in business. This was from two GE reps. a friend discussed this throughly with them a while back. That said, GE I silicone 100% pure without mold & mildew inhibitors or other special additives is RTV108 just not under the same labeling. Paying more for anything else is just a waste, also you should be able to get it black if desired. __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

10-16-2008, 09:05 AM	#310 (permalink)
BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,547 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Horizons Frank this just SUCKS!! Hopefully you'll get some GOOD news soon buddy!!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

10-16-2008, 09:09 AM	#311 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Horizons Hang in there Frankie! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-16-2008, 03:22 PM	#314 (permalink)
sambrinar recovering overfeeder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,410 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Horizons Frankie you have such a great attitude. Sorry about the frustration. Good luck with the rebuild __________________ Brenda Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music ~ George Carlin Original member of http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...eef-holic.html My addiction 75 gal glass http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ce-sanity.html

10-16-2008, 03:33 PM	#315 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Horizons I am so sorry Frankie... You will get it done... Give it time... __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

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