Silicon on rimless tank scrapped

[Spare time]

Hello!


So someone watching my office tank accidentally scrapped the silicon on the side. How detrimental do you think this will be. I have a bad feeling about this and will not be able to do anything to the tank for four weeks since I am away.

 

[TX_REEF]

it can certainly cause seam failure... you'll probably want to re-seal that corner as soon as practicable

 

[Spare time]

it can certainly cause seam failure... you'll probably want to re-seal that corner as soon as practicable

Do you happen to remember how long it would take for silicon to dry? I might be able to put the rocks and the single fish in a bucket and do it all in one night if it can dry fast enough.

 

[TX_REEF]

you want to give it at least a full 24 hours before you refill it.

 

[TX_REEF]

just move livestock and rock into a spare tank or rubbermaid with a powerhead and heater, they should be fine for a day or 2

 

[KrisReef]

The most holding force in the seal is between the two sides of glass and the seam in between them. The excess outer layer of silicone is not critical for holding the glass together or preventing leaking.