Fixing Leak Filled Aquarium (Baking soda + Super glue)

Thanks fully this was able to saves Innappropriate reefer tank and I hope it’s able to saves yours to if it ever happens :)

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you so much man!! This is a fantastic video that will help a lot of people. 3 days in, still holding!

[@eatsleepreef9565]

Sweet man. I mean if it is still holding is say it will easily hold indefinitely. Worst case you add more layers haha but at the end I’m happy it worked and hopefully more people can gain from it too

[@duanewilliams9106]

I am so glad you took the time to share your experience with the people in the aquaticommunity I have a 90 gallon I am going to try this on as I have lost 15 gallons due to a consistent leak

[@fourthscarab470noquemacuhv8]

Did it work for you?

[@andy6142]

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[@ricksfish9497]

dude you are the most informative person in this hobby on youtube . Thank you

[@eatsleepreef9565]

I appreciate that brotha. Thanks. 🤙🏼

[@coralslover8006]

I really like your method, if I would know this earlier when I had leak tank last year I couldn't save half of my fishes. Right now I have new tank and hope it won't leak, but now I know how can I save it. Thank you, great video.

[@eatsleepreef9565]

Sad to hear brother. Now you have a new tool you can use if it ever happens 🤙🏼

[@mingbritson]

GREAT INFO -- FYI, there also are accelerants available that help super glue cure even faster than normal. I have also had success with Flex Seal spray on cracked glass, but doesn't seem to work on edges -- guessing it's silicone based and so will not stick. Appreciate having another really viable option to try (as I have a 10 that just started to leaking!)

[@ironfae]

Another great way to fix the outside glass is Flex Seal. I sprayed the back and bottom black, let it dry for a day, filled it back up, and haven’t had another leak since. It’s basically a liquid rubber spray and it dries water tight. I don’t recommend using it on the inside glass. It contains aerosol chemicals.

[@j.e.grifidson8420]

yes! flex seal has been my little secret weapon in the past. completely forgot about it until i read your comment, thanks!

[@bridiehalpin970]

Hey thank you so much for the tip I was about to buy a new tank and u literally saved me

[@vanessamcgrew4486]

Is it still holding the leak?

[@huo4405]

This video will help many ppl. Thank you!

[@eatsleepreef9565]

🤙🏼😊

[@MeetTheSLAYER]

Flexseal, I had a leak in a 20 gallon long that is connected to another 20 gallon long via uniseals. It was leaking at one of the uniseals. I went to Lowes and bought some FLEXSEAL spray. Leak fixed and has not even so much as seen a drop coming out.

[@meandmyRC99]

I have a similar uniseal problem, and I was staring at the stuff wondering if it would fix my issue. I went with silicone, but I may try that stuff next time.

[@j.e.grifidson8420]

I too have to thank you for this video. I am having almost the same exact issue with my tank as I type this. On the bottom seal, so I'm not able to drain my tank completely at the moment but I guess ill let you know how it goes.

[@kimberlykarla712]

How did u do it, I have a leak on the bottom

[@blakdad]

It worked for me! Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@eroggero]

Very cool hack to buy some time, I think the baking soda might stck even better because you would be working with a wet seam.

[@eatsleepreef9565]

Yes I had that thought too. If there was water present it may make a better seal 🤙🏼

[@kcvu7215]

Can i do this out the outside of the tank with the water not drained?

[@blakdad]

I drained 90 percent of the water to relieve the pressure. It makes it easier to work on. Albeit it's a 10 gallon so I was able to store the water

[@gabesreef]

Thanks for helping inappropriate reefer!!!

[@eatsleepreef9565]

🤙🏼

[@gabesreef]

@@eatsleepreef9565 Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@eatsleepreef9565]

Same to you brotha

[@karolynmorales3795]

This is great and the nail glue from dollar tree in a white bottle with blue label and it has a brush tip this glue is really really thin I can speak from experience mine tipped over and spread everywhere like a cup of water 🌊 and it works well for this and the brush is a +1 helps get it where it's needed

[@lowefx]

Thanks for making this video! I never knew it worked so well!!!

[@eatsleepreef9565]

No worries now you have another tool to use if it ever happens ;)

[@JuicyLemonz]

Thank you so much, I had a water fountain and the bowl cracked and this just saved it

[@JithinRaj-xb2fe]

Bro our interests are quite matching i also live rc planes and jets also aquariums 😅

[@lesliebrowne5241]

I am disabled and my tank started leaking this morning and as INFORMATIVE as this video was my God!!! All the talking! Are you a professor! So you couldn't just say "hey guys...got a sudden leak in your aquarium...super glue and baking soda."😠

[@gerriekruger1]

Just a warning. Super glue does not expand and contract like glass if the temperature changes. You run the risk of cracking the glass down the road.

[@eatsleepreef9565]

I wouldn’t consider this a one time fix at all. Look at it as a week fix till you get the next tank or whatever you are trying to do

[@wimukthifernando8239]

Thanks you .....I fixed my aquarium

[@jonathanreich9694]

Is this just a temporary measure or will it work long-term? Also, will it work inside the tank? I have a 210 that as a very minor leak at the rear bottom and I was wondering if this is a viable option to totally resealing the tank? OK I put this comment in before I finish watching the video so I’m assuming what you’re saying this is just a temporary fix so it’s not something that I can use long-term for the 210 that I have that is leaking?

[@chupagetti911]

omg thanks or the help master i bought an 2nd hand tank so it cracked it left a bit of baking soda stain but i sanded it thanks so much master!!!!!

[@thucvu4783]

It works for me, thank you Sir!

[@wiley4521]

Thank you for your content!

[@racheldeleeuw1392]

is this a permanent seal? people keep commenting about how this "buys you some time" but i cracked the bottom panel in one small area as i was doing the DIY method of removing the frame. I don't really want to go buy another one so i'm wondering if this will hold forever (as much as possible)

[@itskatiehaha1801]

Yeah same im really confused because i dont have enough money rn

[@rubberduckyv1146]

Did you ever try it and worked as a forever seal? I know this an old comment but I’m in the same situation, the bottom has a small chip that is letting out a drop every 3 minutes, I put crazy glue in it but it has seemed to stop but will it last forever?

[@Fr0mag3]

I did not have any liquid superglue so I tried using a UV cured glue, 5 second fix. I tried using it for a small leak on the outside vertical edge, about half way down the tank. Glue says it is flexible and waterproof and seals against glass. I am curious if it has a similar adhesive strength and stiffness as superglue. I did not pack the area with a filler like baking soda to create a surface plug like in your video. Hopefully there is some adhesion between it and silicone. I Know it will stick to the glass sides, but the small silicone seam between them has me a little worried. If it does not adhere to the internal silicone seam, I am afraid it will begin leaking again.

[@KJW648]

I've used toilet paper and super glue, rock hard.

[@rival3rd151]

Still good?

[@KJW648]

@@rival3rd151 👍

[@TheZteach]

Great video

[@madhatterjones4781]

Hi I have a crack on the side panel of my tank its about 3 inches long. Middle of the glass. Is just on the inside of the glass. It's not leaking. Would you recommend doing this to it?

[@just1certifiable]

I was just given an old metal frame aquarium that the previous owner had attempted to fix by putting more silicone over the old which we know won't work. Being just as lazy and not wanting to completely redo the whole thing, I'm wondering if using baking soda and super glue around the bottom framing on the outside might work? Can this be a permanent solution or is it good for only a small temporary fix?

[@missthang27]

I'm trying to fix a leak I have on my monomer holder. Im a nail technician and I have to keep monomer in a dish. I purchased a dish that leaks and cannot get a refund/exchange. I don't know what glue I can use to seal the leak because monomer is strong and dissolves most glues. Any ideas?

[@a.z.c.681]

I obviously cannot take this seriously, since you did not show us the RESULTS. This means: filling the tank with water and let it sit for a week!!!!!

[@xisotopex]

as he made clear in both the comments, and in the video, this is not a permanent fix, this is a solution for an emergency to give time to move fish and corals somewhere safe.

[@Y_z_r]

Does this work for a CRACKED glass?

[@traceywarlow8307]

Can you use this technique inside the tank then seal with silicone. I've stripped and cleaned the tank. And will clean after?

[@brighton09100]

Are you running the bead on the outside corner of the tank if you get a leak? Thanks for the video

[@eatsleepreef9565]

It depends if it’s on the corner. His tank had a leak on the side panel about mid way down. You use this method wherever you have the leak 😊

[@saffuan]

Thanks man...

[@revolix3]

Hi, is it safe at a point that the power glue will not dry the existing silicone between the glass and make it crack?

[@WildTaltos]

Why would you do this instead of just using the super glue gel? Does baking soda do anything other than grab the liquid glue?

[@xisotopex]

what tank is that that had the leak? red sea?

[@maiyapurezpe1787]

Too many words..just make it faster..

[@bridiehalpin970]

My type of fish are mickey mouse Molly fish

[@rob_was_here]

Do you think this would work on the bottom of a 1 gallon plastic tank that cracked from the center molding spot to about 3/4s to the corner?

[@stoneysscapes7544]

You're always better off with a 2 gallon , 3 is even better and 4 isn't the worst and finally 5 gallons is huge !!!

[@antilobritto]

My tank is leaking out at the base, what is my opinion? Do I have to empty my tank ?

[@itscaroline2377]

Does this work with plastic too!??

[@Sariine436]

Do you know what the safest super glue is? I accidentally bought a super glue that could can cancer and I’m unsure to use it on my leaking tank

[@susanbecker5610]

A lot of aqua scapers use gorilla glue. I'm pretty sure it's the fumes that can cause cancer, though. Once it's cured, it should be fine. Just wear a mask while you're using the glue.

[@xisotopex]

yeah you dont want your fish to get cancer. fish chemo is pretty expensive.

[@martinpunionjnr5840]

Does it Work for a plastic tank?

[@shenlainemartos3571]

What kind of glue is this?

[@imtheboss3389]

i have a problem now 65 gallon tank.. 49length 18high 13 width .. buttom is leaking.. chaos i dont know how will i drain this and move it upside down huhu

[@xisotopex]

all you need to to do is to move it to the trash.

[@HuzaifaMZKhan]

Super glue ke jagah Aerolite liquid chalega

[@sasikumarsasidharan4532]

Could have explained in 2 minute video …why drag it for 15 odd minutes 🤪

[@jroc01]

My leak is at the top of the tank (bio cube 32)

[@meandmyRC99]

Here I am about to be the safety Karen. It is not about safety really, but that stuff is miserable to have on your skin. It drives me nuts. If you have some gloves, you might want to put 'em on. Best of luck.

[@RandomizerUploader]

10min just talk🤦‍♂🤦‍♂ only

[@famrodriguez6057]

FF to 8 minutes, avoid the non sense part.

[@HuzaifaMZKhan]

Bowl ko chalege

[@jamesoglesby2548]

get to the pointttt