Is this a scratch, crack or is it just silicone thread?

[Srt999]

Hello,
I bought an Acqueon column tank 15 gallon and I noticed this on the top corner of my tank. I can only feel it from inside , filled the tank and there are no leaks. Should I be worried? What do you think it is?

 

[Nick Steele]

Probably silicone strand I see them on mass produced tanks all the time.

 

[Jonify]

Hello,
I bought an Acqueon column tank 15 gallon and I noticed this on the top corner of my tank. I can only feel it from inside , filled the tank and there are no leaks. Should I be worried? What do you think it is?

It looks superficial, whatever it is. Even if it were a scratch, that kind of pattern wouldn't impact the integrity of the glass. You can try scraping it with a razor blade if it bugs you.

 

[Hypan]

I’d say silicone strand, should come off easily with a razor blade if you wanted.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Take your nail and scrape across the strand. If it peels off, you know. If not, that thought is eliminated. If scratch, bummer but no biggie.

 

[Auquanut]

I'm banking on silicone. Should come off easy enough.

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[Srt999]

Thanks for all the replies! Thanks for letting me know that it’s silicone and nothing to worry about.