Emergency? Sealant from tank found on my urchin

[mike550]

Hello! I just picked this piece of rubber caulk (?) off of my urchin. Of course I don’t leave pieces of rubber in my tank so I got a bit worried as to where it came from. Luckily this piece came from a backwall overflow unit (Aqueon tank) that’s attached to the rear glass. So it’s not from the seam.

My concern / question is whether this is just a warning sign that my caulking might be degrading. The tank is about two years old. But I have no idea how long it may have been sitting in storage before I bought it.

Appreciate any thoughts, and thanks in advance!

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

That piece to me would warrant a full inspection of the seams on the tank.

 

[tehmadreefer]

Ya that a big piece. I’d be pretty worried about a blowout!!

 

[mike550]

@Lost in the Sauce and @tehmadreefer thanks for your thoughts. Much appreciated.

I was thinking I’d run my fingers along each seam feeling for loose spots or pieces and a visual inspection. But what other suggestions do you have?

 

[tehmadreefer]

your probably ok for now but eventually that overall will give way due to the flow and fail if imagine