Got new tank home and noticed this

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So this is a 93 cube that i just brought home the other day. Last night i noticed this flaw in the silicone. It is about 1/2" long right below the top of the tank on the front, right side. The rest of the seals are very nicely done.

What does everyone think? Safe or no? If not what are my options?
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Is it braced? that doesn't look good if its the top of the aquarium with no brace.
 
That doesn't look like a project that would pay off. I will let others chime in.
 
Not entirely clear from the photos how much delamination exists. But I would think it is repairable. I assume it's a used tank and not under warrantee. You may be able to slice out the bad sealant, clean the glass surfaces really well with dentured alcohol, then reseal overlapping good sealant. Of course it's easy for me to experiment on your tank. :) Good luck.
 
If possible, take back and exchange before put water and it's then used.
 

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