I need advice…..

[timmyrules]

Hey guys! I was looking at my goldfish tank earlier, and I noticed the seams looked a little weird…are they beginning to fail? How would I go about fixing the seams before it completely fails?

 

[timmyrules]

Here’s another picture…

 

[TX_REEF]

the seams are likely weakening based on the bubbles in the silicone, but assuming it's a 10 gal or smaller, I wouldn't worry much as the pressure on the glass isn't significant compared to larger tanks.

 

[timmyrules]

It’s a 29 gallon tank…

the seams are likely weakening based on the bubbles in the silicone, but assuming it's a 10 gal or smaller, I wouldn't worry much as the pressure on the glass isn't significant compared to larger tanks.

 

[TX_REEF]

It’s a 29 gallon tank…

I see - slightly more concerning, but it does not look immediately catastrophic to me. If I were you I'd save up for a new tank and keep an eye on the silicone - if the bubbling starts to expand, I'd go ahead and pull the trigger on a new tank. Better safe than sorry!

 

[timmyrules]

I see - slightly more concerning, but it does not look immediately catastrophic to me. If I were you I'd save up for a new tank and keep an eye on the silicone - if the bubbling starts to expand, I'd go ahead and pull the trigger on a new tank. Better safe than sorry!

Ok, yeah, I figured the tank would need replacing…but, just wondering, is it possible to re-do the seams?

 

[timmyrules]

Ok, yeah, I figured the tank would need replacing…but, just wondering, is it possible to re-do the seams?

just wondering because it looks like it’s only 2 of the seams that are going bad…

 

[JTP424]

It looks like it has those plastic guards on the top and bottom, I THINK you have to remove those to get to the seam, that might impact the other seams...

 

[timmyrules]

It looks like it has those plastic guards on the top and bottom, I THINK you have to remove those to get to the seam, that might impact the other seams...

Hmmm. Is it possible/worth my time to try to re-seal just the spots where it’s bubbling?

 

[slogan315]

Technically you can redo the seams, but you’d have to redo all at once. IMO it isn’t worth the risk and effort on what I’m assuming is a 29g Aqueon

 

[JTP424]

Hmmm. Is it possible/worth my time to try to re-seal just the spots where it’s bubbling?

Where the seams connect you would have leaks. Old doesn't adhere to new.

 

[timmyrules]

Technically you can redo the seams, but you’d have to redo all at once. IMO it isn’t worth the risk and effort on what I’m assuming is a 29g Aqueon

I think it’s a tetra…idk…whatever that one cheap brand is at Walmart. Alrighty. I guess I gotta get a new tank…the annoying part is I haven’t even only had the tank for like 2 years. And I bought it new.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Hmmm. Is it possible/worth my time to try to re-seal just the spots where it’s bubbling?

Bubbles aren't necessarily bad. Watch them and if they don't get bigger, it's probably just a normal part of the build... most silicon has some bubbles.

 

[timmyrules]

Bubbles aren't necessarily bad. Watch them and if they don't get bigger, it's probably just a normal part of the build... most silicon has some bubbles.

So, does it looks bad enough that I would have to get a new tank? Or should I just error on the side of caution and get one so I have a backup?

 

[JTP424]

And you said it was freshwater? (this is more for the others on the forum) I'm curious if it being fresh vs salt would have any impact.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

So, does it looks bad enough that I would have to get a new tank? Or should I just error on the side of caution and get one so I have a backup?

Are the bubbles new?

 

[timmyrules]

And you said it was freshwater? (this is more for the others on the forum) I'm curious if it being fresh vs salt would have any impact.

I know, and I’m sorry, this is the only forum I’m on, I’m not even on any social media…but I trust the people on here, So I wanted to see what you all thought.

 

[timmyrules]

Are the bubbles new?

Yes

 

[JTP424]

I know, and I’m sorry, this is the only forum I’m on, I’m not even on any social media…but I trust the people on here, So I wanted to see what you all thought.

No worries, I've seen people post reptile stuff....

 

[timmyrules]

Are the bubbles new?

I’m kinda terrified of this thing bursting…would it be worth the peace of mind to just replace it all together?