Removing paint and silicone from an Aquarium - Episode 1

[@kristinaperry3930]

I’ve looked around all morning for a good video to take paint off a tank. This is great, very helpful. Thanks!

[@Davelembo]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@tinabloomfield7228]

Cool video Dave!!! Can't wait to see it all finished.

[@Davelembo]

Thanx Tina. I hope it works as planned

[@tinabloomfield7228]

@@Davelembo knowing you ....it will 😜

[@Reefkpr1]

I appreciate you showing how this is done. I agree, if not for the purpose of demonstration, I would just buy a new tank when dealing with a small tank. LOTS of work!!!!

[@Davelembo]

You're right it is a lot of work. The things I do for this channel hahaha

[@susqcorals5939]

Great job Dave. Thanks for all the tips and tricks 👍

[@saltyjohns8687]

L👀ks like a fun project Dave... can't wait to see what your doing with this deep blue cube

[@Davelembo]

Thanx John. I have a nice plan. Hope I pull it off

[@turbocpt1]

Just as a tip, after you removed the sealant on the inside and want to take the glass apart, using something line floss as a string actually takes the glass of rather nicely.

[@governator45]

Agree some new floss probably would work really well.

[@turbocpt1]

@@governator45 works wonders, as long as you keep it at an angle to not get cut by the glass.

[@fishysnowman9082]

Cool stuff Dave. Looking forward to this build 👍👍

[@Davelembo]

Thanx Fishy. It should be like your new pico

[@honeybee3682]

Great video Dave , never done this before. So great to know ! Thank you

[@Davelembo]

Thank you Honeybee. I hope you never have to. Not a pleasant project lol

[@falconquick4268]

Nice Dave this build should be pretty cool project.

[@Davelembo]

Thanks bud. Let's see how it goes

[@celter.45acp98]

I'm so glad you made this video I just got a tank from someone for free and whoever did the silicone job on the inside did a horrible job because they got it everywhere on the glass and everything

[@SudheerReddy-ge8rg]

I need your help sir which chemical you are using for removing Silicon can you tell me that please

[@robotzombie3546]

Doing this has made me decide, I'm getting acrylic tanks forever.

[@chimpthereefer]

That was a fun little project. I’m interested to see what you do with this tank. Keep up the great work Dave 👍🏻🏆

[@Davelembo]

Thanks Chimp. I have a plan. Stay tuned

[@tommy_solov5245]

When he was using the rador blade I got shivers because the last time I did this the razor snapped and I split my hand open which was traumatic

[@SCReefer]

Dave, that's a lot of work my man. Good to see who it comes apart. Part 2 coming soon!!!

[@Davelembo]

Thanx Chris. It was. Part 2 is in the works

[@Rroossccoo]

Great work. I like the how too vids best👍

[@Davelembo]

Thanx bud. The DIY vids live forever lol

[@budgetaquatics8506]

Great video

[@Davelembo]

Thanx Bud

[@Carlos23reef]

Making it look easy

[@Davelembo]

It may look easy, but it is a pain lol

[@SimplyReefing]

Great video..Automotive paint remover will also help remove paint fast..

[@Davelembo]

Thanks Dre. I have lacquer thinner and a bunch of other things. I just worry about residue in my 5 gallon aquarium hahaha.

[@SimplyReefing]

@@Davelembo yeah I understand but soap and water and rubbing alcohol should put you at ease

[@Davelembo]

Ther's alway hope with water n soap lol

[@DwightMcCharles]

Great video👍 I’ll be following along as I think I will be doing something similar. Thanks.

[@Davelembo]

Good plan, I'll make the mistakes lol

[@DwightMcCharles]

Exactly however you are more experienced then I am so you probably will sail through it👍

[@jamesc.7988]

I've got a 6 ft. 125g aquarium with a siliconed styrofoam 3D background on it. Right now, it has Cichlids in it but I'm thinking of removing the background. The Cichlids will probably go into a 50 gallon tote or two until I get the background off and the tank cleaned up. Problem is, I'm not a handyman. I don't know where to begin or what to use for the job. Any suggestions?

[@konika865]

Does this work on silicon glue and paint on aluminium window grills? Was wondering if i can use green wool and Acetone

[@dtechvinnie]

Hi I need to remove silicone from my tank I just bought! Starting a new aquarium setup and the tank I bought has some silicone going up the tank not alot but enough! Cant use chemicals on tank to remove it I don't think! Any suggestions it's a brand new 75 gallon tank

[@WickedNinjaz420]

Are you gunna make it into an all in one tank?

[@Davelembo]

I'd like to. It is barely 6 gallons but should be fun

[@MotoSly]

thnx!!

[@DDryTaste]

You never made episode 2?

[@cavery8476]

So I got a question. I’m about to start converting a 120 to a reef tank from scratch and want to do a separate tank for a refugium. I was wondering if you could do a video on how you have yours set up like how you run water to the refugium and the output as well. Like where does the water come from to the refugium and where the output goes and just a run down so I can get an idea. Or if I sent you my email would you be willing to do a quick video for me please? I’d really appreciate man.

[@Davelembo]

It's Already Done bud at the end of this video there is a link to a playlist. that playlist shows you everything about this build

[@cavery8476]

I thought you had an external refugium off to the left of the tank which was not attached to your sump? That’s what I’m looking to do is have a refugium that’s separate from my sump. But I might just have to use my middle chamber of the sump for the refugium. I don’t know I’m confused now lol.

[@Reefgrrl]

It would never even occur to me to take all the pieces right apart and start over. This’ll be interesting.....🤔

[@Davelembo]

It makes sense on a small tank. And rimless tanks too. Still a lot of work. I am overthinking the all in one aspect so lets see what I come up with

[@Reefgrrl]

I know! Plumb it with a 40G refugium and keep a pair of ruby dragonettes in the 6G! 😁 You’re welcome.

[@BlueCarbonReefing]

Firsties 😘😘

[@Davelembo]

Thanx Blue

[@ogsvideos6423]

Hey Dave whats up I need to talk to you about resealing a tank, how can I get in touch with you?

[@Davelembo]

Lots of tedious work and I would not be interested in doing it for someone else. To much work and responsibility. O has my number but Murphy did a good video on resealing. I would start there

[@Leigh33]

I'm having dark thoughts Dave.... as in DIY sump from my current tanks and use the 125.... hahaha ok maybe not, I like a bit of DIY but I aint ready for that level yet.. I'll leave that to you n Billy Pipes.

[@Davelembo]

Haha. Lots of good glass in a 125 Doc.

[@Leigh33]

@@Davelembo What I meant was I'd make the 125 my main display and cut up all the other tanks to make a fancy sump... though we both that know that aint gonna happen... hahaha

[@sataninthehouse]

Smoking is injurious to health Dave 😂😂