New Tank - Silicone Issue?

thewackyreefer · Jul 19, 2010

Ugh...what do you guys think about this corner?

The silicone doesn't look too good and really concerns me. Need some advice here, reaching out to the manufacturer now...

TopNotchCorals · Jul 19, 2010

Cant really tell from the pic it just looks like excess silicone to me

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thewackyreefer · Jul 19, 2010

The silicone is black and this is a corner, it looks to me like that's either air or water in there but I can't really tell.

hwntunda · Jul 19, 2010

could you get a different pic angle?

TopNotchCorals · Jul 19, 2010

luvmyacans said:
The silicone is black and this is a corner, it looks to me like that's either air or water in there but I can't really tell.

That sucks you might want to ask troylee as he is a tank builder and might be able to help you out

Troylee · Jul 19, 2010

it looks like it might have seperated and got a air pocket in there.... not to much of a concern since the inside bead doesn't do much but protect the actual bond, that is considered the structure weld.... thats the joint between the 2 pieces of glass.... just keep a eye on it.... what are the dimensions of the tank and what thickness is the glass????

thewackyreefer · Jul 19, 2010

The tank is 36" x 20" x 20" and honestly the silicone job on this tank in general looks sub-par which really makes me question this spot in particular. The bubbles are between the side panel and back panel between the two sheets of glass (structure weld?, it's not the outside or inside bead that is the issue.

Thanks for the advice Troy but considering the $$$ I paid for this tank I don't think I can live with what appears to be a sub-par silicone job.

Edit. 1/2" glasss

thewackyreefer · Jul 20, 2010

Good news. The manufacturer has decided to make this right and will be replacing the tank at no charge. Puts me behind a few weeks but such is life!

Maximus · Jul 20, 2010

Leemar?

Troylee · Jul 20, 2010

luvmyacans said:
Good news. The manufacturer has decided to make this right and will be replacing the tank at no charge. Puts me behind a few weeks but such is life!

nice!!!! it was hard to tell exactly where the problem was from the photo but now that you mentioned where it is that makes sense....

thewackyreefer · Jul 20, 2010

Yes, very pleased. It is indeed a Leemar tank and although I wasn't pleased with the turnout of the first tank they are going above and beyond to ensure I'm a pleased customer. Two thumbs up in my book.

TopNotchCorals · Jul 20, 2010

luvmyacans said:
Yes, very pleased. It is indeed a Leemar tank and although I wasn't pleased with the turnout of the first tank they are going above and beyond to ensure I'm a pleased customer. Two thumbs up in my book.

Very happy to hear bro

thewackyreefer · Jul 27, 2010

Can a mod please change the title to "Lee Mar Aquariums - Low Quality Silicone Work"?

Up to this point I've refrained from talking bad about the manufacturer but I've got quite a bit to add to this one and I'd like to make the community aware of the issues I've encountered with them.

luke33 · Jul 27, 2010

Sorry to hear that man. So whats the dilly yo

thewackyreefer · Jul 27, 2010

To make a long story short the tank STILL hasn't been picked up and wont be for at least a week, it'll take Lee Mar 3 weeks to re-silicone the tank (they decided not to replace it) and then I'll have to go pick it up (renting a van with my own $). They've made it so inconvenient for me I just don't have the time to deal with it and am settling for this ****** silicone job that I pray won't leak someday. THOROUGHLY disappointed in this manufacturer who is supposed to be one of the best...