piano15 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Has anyone ever seen what seems to be condensation between the glass and the seal? Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 This is likely air bubbles within the silicone seam. Can you actually feel moisture outside of the aquarium on the seam? Link to comment
piano15 Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 No. I can't feel any moisture at all Link to comment
piano15 Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 It kind of looks like this. This isn't my tank but this is what the issue looks like Pic Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Yeah, these are pretty common imperfections in glass aquarium silicone seams, small air bubbles trapped inside. I don't think it's anything to worry about unless you notice the area getting larger. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Yeah, these are pretty common imperfections in glass aquarium silicone seams, small air bubbles trapped inside. I don't think it's anything to worry about unless you notice the area getting larger. Eek in the 300g brackish tank the "Imperfections" are definitely growing, and starting to bulge out. Really Paranoid during the 150g water changes..... Link to comment
tjwaggoner Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 That would make me a little nervous if it was in my house. Link to comment
CJJon Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 The pics look like imperfections in the cut end of the glass. Hard to tell. Bubbles are not necessarily bad as long as there is enough space between them and the water. How much space is needed? No idea. Eek in the 300g brackish tank the "Imperfections" are definitely growing, and starting to bulge out. Really Paranoid during the 150g water changes..... Uhh, you need to fix that. Growing and bulging? Uhh, yeah, might want to get on fixing that. Repairing it correctly is a major PITA. Link to comment
piano15 Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 I returned the tank and got a new one. I was not taking a chance. Filled the new one and there are no bubbles or hazing Link to comment
AquaJern Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Probably the safest choice, I had a water heater burst on me and the auto turn of was outside during winter and frozen. Luckily I was able to rig salt wAter tubing out a window until help arrived. But atleat 20 -30 gallons of water flooded two rooms. Not fun... Link to comment
piano15 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 I wonder what caused the heater to burst? Link to comment
braaap Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I wonder what caused the heater to burst? 9 times out of 10 it is the tank corroding on the inside. They last 7-10 years. I personally replace them every 5. This last time I upgraded to a tankless heater and will never go back. Link to comment
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