Small bubble at the top of a seam

[|Tom the Bomb|]

Recently noticed a small bubble at the top of a seam, currently it’s not fully submerged but i would think it’s not leaking as of now it’s barely noticeable but I’m still concerned. Should I be concerned? What course of action should I take? Is it possible to reseal it? Should I contact Red Sea about it, does their warranty cover such a small bubble?
Any answers would be greatly appreciated thanks

 

[blaxsun]

Yes, I would contact Red Sea about it. At the very least, they may have some suggestions on how to possibly deal with it or whether you need to be concerned (I don't know enough details about the tank to know if would be covered under warranty). It's not in the worst spot (yet), although it's probably disconcerting for you. Keep some duct tape handy just in case...

 

[Hreef]

I contacted Red Sea today as my 525xl has the seam issue. I bought brand new in 2015. I hope they will honor this unfortunate defect.

 

[blaxsun]

I contacted Red Sea today as my 525xl has the seam issue. I bought brand new in 2015. I hope they will honor this unfortunate defect.

Maybe. The extended warranty on their new tanks is only 3 years, so I'm not necessarily optimistic. Never hurts to ask, though.

 

[Hreef]

Hoping for the best for both of us! I’ve owned several aquariums and never had issue.

 

[DrZoidburg]

Consider start moving stuff out or drain water before it blows off.

 

[Mhart032]

I would be. I wouldn't except that. for me its just a matter of when. its not easy to swap tanks after its been setup, fast forward a year when your reef is setup just go through " the ugly stages" tank looks great.. now you develop the leak and have to swap tanks.... no thank you..

 

[|Tom the Bomb|]

I would be. I wouldn't except that. for me its just a matter of when. its not easy to swap tanks after its been setup, fast forward a year when your reef is setup just go through " the ugly stages" tank looks great.. now you develop the leak and have to swap tanks.... no thank you..

Agreed, fish wouldn’t be hard but the corals are all epoxied and are growing on the rocks already…. Plus moving the sand would be a pita….

I will contact Red Sea and see what they will say, I bought this tank only last year

 

[Hreef]

I would be. I wouldn't except that. for me its just a matter of when. its not easy to swap tanks after its been setup, fast forward a year when your reef is setup just go through " the ugly stages" tank looks great.. now you develop the leak and have to swap tanks.... no thank you..

Sux! I’ve been in this hobby since 1996 and have corals to this day. They did respond back and told me to take everything out. Please submit what you can to RS to get this resolved.

 

[Morphinel]

Me personally? I wouldn’t even blink with that. It’s of no concern and I would guess zero risk of a major disaster. Over the course of the next 5-10 years you might see a little leak start to form but that’s still unlikely. Tanks can go through a lot and withstand a lot of pressure. Just my opinion and your mileage may vary.

 

[DrZoidburg]

Me personally? I wouldn’t even blink with that. It’s of no concern and I would guess zero risk of a major disaster. Over the course of the next 5-10 years you might see a little leak start to form but that’s still unlikely. Tanks can go through a lot and withstand a lot of pressure. Just my opinion and your mileage may vary.

Mabey but if at all it looks like that bubble is growing you know at some point its going.

 

[|Tom the Bomb|]

So I contacted red sea

do y’all think it’s a good idea to apply some silicone along that edge I know silicone won’t stick to silicone but red sea has a plastic strip on the corner so that should be fine

 

[blaxsun]

So I contacted red sea

do y’all think it’s a good idea to apply some silicone along that edge I know silicone won’t stick to silicone but red sea has a plastic strip on the corner so that should be fine

You could. Seam cam?

 

[|Tom the Bomb|]

You could. Seam cam?

Seam cam?

 

[DrZoidburg]

So I contacted red sea

do y’all think it’s a good idea to apply some silicone along that edge I know silicone won’t stick to silicone but red sea has a plastic strip on the corner so that should be fine

It may help, if its slowly pulling apart though not much can do anyway. Yours doesn't look as bad as @Hreef 's Would just keep a eye on it. Or maybe clamp it with a bar clamp if it grows. Maybe they will hook you up with a replacement in time. I don't really know what their guarantee is.

 

[blaxsun]

Seam cam?

Put a camera up to watch it.

 

[DrZoidburg]

Put a camera up to watch it.

Yea like the volcano going Rn canary islands. O man just the damage tanks can cause sometimes incredible.

 

[blaxsun]

Yea like the volcano going Rn canary islands. O man just the damage tanks can cause sometimes incredible.

Tell me about it! Every night I've got volcano cams popping up in my YouTube playlists...

 

[|Tom the Bomb|]

Update, red sea's CS was very nice and was quick to give me a response, after getting everything sorted out they have shipped out a new tank today.

 

[|Tom the Bomb|]

Oh now here's the hard part, how do I transfer everything over