bubbles in tank seam?

[jasper39]

I got a used 150 off of craigslist and when I got it home I noticed that there were some bubbles in the silicone where the glass meets, so is it something I should be worrying about?

 

[Cakilla]

did you make themk test fill it so you could check for leaks before you picked it up ?

I have read about people that when they build a tank themselves and if they get air bubbles in the silicone they redo it so it don't leak, the spot where the air bubbloes are isn't as strong and in some cases leak

 

[jasper39]

I helped get the water out of the tank so I don't have to wory about the glass coming appart?

 

[tairrisieg]

i would just to be on the safe side and reseal it you could just go to your local pet place and buy a kit cheap and safe for fish

 

[Cakilla]

you can even get the silicone from the " pet" dept" at walmart for like 2 dollars and something

 

[jasper39]

so how would I reseal it because the bubbles are between the glass

 

[12 Volt Man]

I wouldn't reseal it then. that requires actually seperating the panels which is not normally done. normally just the excess silicone is removed and the factory seal between the glass panels is left intact. then more silicone is put over top of the joints without seperating the panels themselves. those bubbles have probably been there from the intial tank seal as it was built. the only time they are a concern is if when you press on the glass, you can see the bubbles move. if they don't, don't worry. you saw it filled with water right? I would just leave it if the rest of the seals look in good shape.

 

[jasper39]

Ok thanks.