Should I be concerned over this silicone seam?

[Jasongtr]

Nah, better not! Chances are they're on R2R as well Well, since I am based in Scotland, we have used a local chap up here in 'Bonnybridge'. He is mostly building for commercial aquariums, but he have made exactly what we needed for both frag tanks and quarantine setups!

https://bonnybridge.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/custom-design-aquariums-uk-27134241.html

Ok thanks

 

[MnFish1]

Just leak testing the new tank and I’ve noticed these air bubbles in the silicone seam, these are near the bottom and there’s one two on the other side that’s about 2” long each but quite thin and very hard to photograph to get the idea of what they look like

EDIT - while I was posted this (under the unanswered threads section - 20 answers appeared) - so sorry some of this was repetitive. It sounds like you made the decision you wanted to make.

Did you buy it used or new? If new - I would contact the company. those bubbles do not 'always' lead to seam failures. However - my guess - if you're like me - they are always going to make you nervous because just looking at a picture can't tell the whole story. I would guess that though not 'perfect', many people would say they are not likely to be an issue. I personally would not like them unless I had reported it to the manufacturer - and received insurance that they were 'ok'.

 

[Jasongtr]

EDIT - while I was posted this (under the unanswered threads section - 20 answers appeared) - so sorry some of this was repetitive. It sounds like you made the decision you wanted to make.

Did you buy it used or new? If new - I would contact the company. those bubbles do not 'always' lead to seam failures. However - my guess - if you're like me - they are always going to make you nervous because just looking at a picture can't tell the whole story. I would guess that though not 'perfect', many people would say they are not likely to be an issue. I personally would not like them unless I had reported it to the manufacturer - and received insurance that they were 'ok'.

Bought new and unless they cover the cost of lost livestock, my flooring on the ground floor of my house and any other damage it does if it lets go then I’ll just get a refund I think, in the position of the tank being empty I cannot see now knowing what I’ve read about these bubbles seams that anybody in their right mind would continue with this potential ticking bomb

 

[MnFish1]

Bought new and unless they cover the cost of lost livestock, my flooring on the ground floor of my house and any other damage it does if it lets go then I’ll just get a refund I think, in the position of the tank being empty I cannot see now knowing what I’ve read about these bubbles seams that anybody in their right mind would continue with this potential ticking bomb

Completely agree!! Even if its a 0.5% chance - I had a similar situation and after a year waking up at 3AM - neurotically wondering what I would do if the tank broke - I bought a new one!!