Silicone question...

[Oddomatic]

So, lemme ask you guys. I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to silicone seals on aquariums, mainly because of the consequences if they fail. So I recently bought a brand new 28 gallon JBJ Nano Cube, and this is my second one (the first I sent back because the silicone was lifting in one of the edges). This tank appears to have a much better bead along the inside of the tank, but it looks like there are a few small areas of imperfection where some dirt may have mixed in with the silicone when it was built (kind of looks like a very small bump in the center of the bead). I guess my question is, within reason, how common is it to have some "minor" imperfections in the seals of your tank, and what is the likelihood of it causing a problem? Im going to do a leak test regardless, but any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[KathyC]

Can you post a pic of what this 'bump' looks like?

When purchasing a new aquarium, IMO one should expect the silicone will be neat and will seal the tank properly and it should not have to be fixed to use the tank.

 

[thirty6]

I agree with Kathy, if tank is new it should be neat, clean, flawless
If used aquarium, some wear should be expected

 

[Oddomatic]

Thanks guys. I took a really close look at the seal, and it looks like just a minor blemish when they laid the bead down. It doesn't look like it should leak. The rest of the silicone beading is neat clean and flawless like you said.