steveoutlaw January 24, 2009 January 24, 2009 I just got my rimless nano cube tank from glasscages. They used Silicone in-between where the glass meets, but they didn't run an internal corner bead of silicone on the vertical seams. It's going to be a few weeks before I get the tank set-up. Should I run corner beads of silicone on the seams? I would think that this would only make the seams stronger and, don't properly, would probably look better than the silicone job that GlassCages did. Also, there is some excess silicone that was squeezed out when the clamps pulled the glass panes together. Should I use a razorblade to scrape this excess off flush with the glass? Here are some poor pics to try to give you an idea: No corner bead of silicone: Excess silicone:
Gadgets January 24, 2009 January 24, 2009 Just use a razor to cut off the excess. You dont need silicone on the corner. In between the glass is fine.
Origami January 24, 2009 January 24, 2009 Steve, the work looks kind of sloppy to me. Is that the way they shipped it to you? It makes you wonder: Haven't they any pride of workmanship?
Gadgets January 24, 2009 January 24, 2009 Tom - Thats why the cost is much lower. They dont pay attention to detail. Im sure if he went with AGE or Miracles the cost would of been twice what he paid.
extreme_tooth_decay January 24, 2009 January 24, 2009 Steve, the work looks kind of sloppy to me. Is that the way they shipped it to you? It makes you wonder: Haven't they any pride of workmanship? +1 Looks like a 5 year old thought the silicone was finger paint.
jamesbuf January 24, 2009 January 24, 2009 I would put the extra silicone on the inside. Why not go the safe route, especially if you have a signifiant other that has already gotten heated when other tanks have leaked/spilled on you . Get the black colored silicone and it'll look much better than the clear. Maybe even get one of those "Pro Caulk" things so you can have a cleaner look to the edges.
L8 2 RISE January 25, 2009 January 25, 2009 I had the same problem with sloppy silicone... it seems to be the biggest complaint with glass cages tanks. It was to the point in min that there were like stringy drips runing from the top of each corner of the tank, over the bottom and some of the sides and I had to pull it off. I would be careful about cutting it off, it voids their waranty and is it really worth it? just my .02
YBeNormal January 25, 2009 January 25, 2009 What GC warranty? 90 days but don't add water to the tank for the first thirty days or it's void. Any chips in the glass--the tank is not covered. Place it on anything other than a professionally built stand--oops, void! Forget or fail to use styrofoam under the tank, probably not covered. Did all of this right and it still leaks--call them and they will hang up on you. Best cse is that they will honor the warranty but you have to pay for shipping. I wouldn't (and didn't) let voiding of their "warranty" prevent me from cleaning up the excess silicone on the seams. That said, it's the silicone between the glass panels that holds the glass together and that is primarily responsible for preventing leaks. The bead of silicone you see in the corners of most tanks is just extra insurance.
zygote2k January 25, 2009 January 25, 2009 Yet another reason out of many NOT to buy anything from Glasscages. With all the negative feedback and poor workmanship, you still buy one? I wonder how your significant other will deal with 20 gallons of water on the carpet? If I were you, I'd call GC and ask them what to do and/or replace the tank with something that's reliable and actually nice. Save yourself a headache now.
flowerseller January 25, 2009 January 25, 2009 Be nice you guys. You'll likely have the chance to buy this tank in a few weeks anyway.
MLazar January 25, 2009 January 25, 2009 If I were you, I'd call GC and ask them what to do. +1 Let the manufacturer guide you. Good luck, Maureen
steveoutlaw January 25, 2009 Author January 25, 2009 (edited) Steve, the work looks kind of sloppy to me. Is that the way they shipped it to you? It makes you wonder: Haven't they any pride of workmanship? Actually, I don't think they do. But when they offer a starfire rimless cube delivered for less than any of the other manufacturers offer a normal tank of the same size before delivery....... I would put the extra silicone on the inside. Why not go the safe route, especially if you have a signifiant other that has already gotten heated when other tanks have leaked/spilled on you . Get the black colored silicone and it'll look much better than the clear. Maybe even get one of those "Pro Caulk" things so you can have a cleaner look to the edges. James - I think that I'm going to do that if for nothing else but asthetics. Yet another reason out of many NOT to buy anything from Glasscages. With all the negative feedback and poor workmanship, you still buy one? I wonder how your significant other will deal with 20 gallons of water on the carpet? If I were you, I'd call GC and ask them what to do and/or replace the tank with something that's reliable and actually nice. Save yourself a headache now. What are you basing this on? I would have never have bought a glasscages tank because of what I had read in the past. But, when I actually did some research I found that for every horror story, there is a story about someone having a 10 year old GC tank that someone has had no problems with. I don't think they'd still be in business if everyone of their tanks just spontaneously exploded. Be nice you guys.You'll likely have the chance to buy this tank in a few weeks anyway. Not funny Chip.......quite possible, but not funny! Edited January 25, 2009 by steveoutlaw
steveoutlaw January 25, 2009 Author January 25, 2009 Place it on anything other than a professionally built stand--oops, void! I don't think this is going to be a problem, since I'm getting the stand from you!
jason the filter freak January 25, 2009 January 25, 2009 Steve I have a tube of black silicone laying around.
steveoutlaw January 25, 2009 Author January 25, 2009 Steve I have a tube of black silicone laying around. Thanks Jason, but you're too late! I just ordered a tube.
YBeNormal January 25, 2009 January 25, 2009 GC tanks are not guaranteed disasters waiting to happen. Their quality of workmanship leaves a lot to be desired and their support after the sale is about the worst I've even heard of, but the price is right. You just have to know the risk and make your decision. I bought one last Oct and have no major complaints with it.
jamesbuf January 25, 2009 January 25, 2009 I actually know many more people that have had great success with GC than who have had disasters. There are plenty of people here, and on CMAS, with fully functional GC tanks. And most would buy from them again. I would buy from them, but I would fully inspect the glass at delivery to make sure there were no chips in the glass, and I would simply make sure to reinforce all the silicone joints later on.
steveoutlaw January 25, 2009 Author January 25, 2009 I will say this......this thing is built like a tank (no pun intended). I'll get the silicone lines cleaned up and it will suit me just fine. bob - Can you PM me your number? Got a couple of questions about the stand.
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