Bubbles in seal

Jisko · Mar 2, 2018

So just noticed today my silicone is filled with bubbles.. what do ya'll think?

Both sides are like this top to bottom

EmdeReef · Mar 2, 2018

Sorry about that.
I'm no expert, but if it was my tank I'd contact the manufacturer for a replacement. I know that when seals are well done there should be no bubbles. I wouldn't know if it will cause issues, but I go by better safe than sorry so wouldn't keep it regardless.

HB AL · Mar 3, 2018

Was it like that when it was dry or did it occur after being filled? That's quite a few air bubbles if it's new I would definetly get a new one. Last thing you want is for it to start leaking months down the road, you will probably be thinking about it every time you look at the tank.

Jisko · Mar 3, 2018

HB AL said:
Was it like that when it was dry or did it occur after being filled? That's quite a few air bubbles if it's new I would definetly get a new one. Last thing you want is for it to start leaking months down the road, you will probably be thinking about it every time you look at the tank.

The tank has had few since day 1 but the tank is going on a year old in may

Jeepguy242 · Mar 3, 2018

are the bubbles between where the panes but up against each other or in the squeeze out that they smooth to make it look nice...

between the panes is structural.. on thew squeeze out is aesthetic

here is my 11 year old tank

most of the aesthetic stuff is ripped off and crumbly but the structural seal is intact

Jisko · Mar 3, 2018

Jeepguy242 said:
are the bubbles between where the panes but up against each other or in the squeeze out that they smooth to make it look nice...

between the panes is structural.. on thew squeeze out is aesthetic

here is my 11 year old tank

most of the aesthetic stuff is ripped off and crumbly but the structural seal is intact

Seal itself