Re: Metal Frame Tanks

["gkadar" <gkadar@idirect.ca>]

I would think your best bet to find the putty would be at a glazier's that
looks like it's been around for a long time.  Find one that says 'been in
business since 1950' or something like that.  The old guys would know.

Gabriella
Toronto



>I agree, on the silicone to the slate, it is pretty worthless.  You can
>really slap it on and it still won't make a difference, just wasting time
>from what I've tried, i have probablly 30 of those tanks, and have a few
>that need fixed of leaks.  Also wondering if you can find the old stuff and
>where.
>
>Mike Chappell
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>Yes; but Silicone doesn't seal / bond to slate worth a hoot
>
>Gay
>Alaska
>
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> -----Original Message-----
>From: owner-apisto@admin.listbox.com
>[mailto:owner-apisto@admin.listbox.com]  On Behalf Of Mark Barnett
>Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 9:29 AM
>To: apisto@listbox.com
>Subject: Re: Metal Frame Tanks
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>Not sure you can get it, but you can buy black silicone to match
>
>Regards
>Mark Barnett
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Gay" <ghemsath@att.net>
>To: <apisto@listbox.com>
>Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 1:15 PM
>Subject: Metal Frame Tanks
>
>
>> Hello
>>
>> Speaking of the metal frame tanks does any one know where you can find /
>get
>> / buy the old aquarium black putty originally used in the metal frame
>tanks
>> ?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Gay
>> Alaska
>>
>>
>>  -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-apisto@admin.listbox.com
>> [mailto:owner-apisto@admin.listbox.com]  On Behalf Of Mike & Diane Wise
>> Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2001 5:50 PM
>> To: apisto@listbox.com
>> Subject: Re: fish rooms
>>
>> Bill,
>>
>> I like metal frame tanks too. They take more abuse than all glass tanks.
>> Stainless steel frame tanks disappeared for the most part because all
>glass
>> tanks are easier & cheaper to make and lighter to ship. I think you can
>> still buy stainless steel tanks from scientific supply
>> stores, but the prices compared to all glass tanks are out of sight.
>>
>> Mike Wise
>>
>> William Vannerson wrote:
>>
>> > An earlier thread mentioned the use of wood for braces. Which made me
>> wonder if stainless steel is still available for someone who has a desire
>to
>> make their own DIY tank.  The trend to all glass made stainless steel
>tanks
>> passe', but they were attractive and functional.
>> >
>> > Bill Vannerson
>> > McHenry, IL
>> > http://vannerson.home.att.net/
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