How do you know if a seem is bad?

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I recently bought a 60G acrylic cube but the seems seem well a lil odd most of it is very clear while a few parts look pulled away or separated?
 
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The guy who sold this tank to me was really hurting for the cash, so if i cant fill it im not going to be that mad, any ideas on it???
 
No clue myself I just know thats how people have said they've done it in the past. I know you need to get a syringe from the pharmacy to use the stuff, small bead, and be careful. I'm sure someone else can chime in on exactly what to do.
 
I know where you got and I'm pretty sure he isn't the type to sell you a leaking tank and not say something!
 
I know where you got and I'm pretty sure he isn't the type to sell you a leaking tank and not say something!

Agreed! BUT he has never filled it...... and after having 330 gallons of water on the floor i am nervous lol
 
Plus im about to click "pay" on $70 worth of just bulkheads for it lol i wanna make sure its ok OR can be repaired before i toss out $70 on black holes :P
 
Fill it with freshwater for a couple days out in the garage. Thats what I do with any tank I buy used. It sits on my patio for a week and I wait to see if it leaks.
 
Not to worried about it leaking.......just want to make sure its not gonna explode
 
Not to worried about it leaking.......just want to make sure its not gonna explode


If thats the case I would get a small gauge needle and syringe and some weld on and run a tiny bead down all the seems. Just to calm your worry.
 

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