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Hello,
I just picked up a aqueon glass 125 gallon aquarium. It’s brand new and I have not set it up yet. I was inspecting the seams and came Across these bubbles in the silicone. When I press hard on the front glass I can see the bubble being pressed. Is the tank fine to set up or will the seam break when I fill it with water? Thanks for anyone that can help!
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Hello,
I just picked up a aqueon glass 125 gallon aquarium. It’s brand new and I have not set it up yet. I was inspecting the seams and came Across these bubbles in the silicone. When I press hard on the front glass I can see the bubble being pressed. Is the tank fine to set up or will the seam break when I fill it with water? Thanks for anyone that can help!
upload_2018-12-16_14-2-59.jpeg

those don’t appear to be detrimental.
 

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Ok, thanks.
Even if I can press the glass and see the bubble being compressed the seam is fine?

there’s definitely air trapped in there, but there appears to be enough silicone surrounding it, that i wouldn’t be concerned. just keep your eye on it to make sure the bubble doesn’t get bigger.
 

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Should be fine, as long as the bubble doesn’t get bigger. The bubble is moving because silicone will compress when pushing on it. Don’t sweat it.
 

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