Used aquarium silicone problem

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Hi guys. My name is Mike and I am kind of new to the hobby. I just replaced my 92 corner tank for this reefer 350. I thought I got a good deal for $350. But when I moved everything to a new tank I noticed this silicone in terrible shape. Can you guys tell me if there is anyway to fix it other then taking whole glass out ? It looks like air got there from the outside. I was thinking to get some kind of glue in syringe with needle and just push it there but I’m not sure if it’s even possible

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The second picture looks like the seam has come apart . Its hard for me to tell with all the blue light. A close up under white light would be good
 

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Oh and welcome, howdy.......
 

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You can just inject new silicone in as new silicone will not adhere to old silicone. Unfortunately it's either redo it all or nothing
 
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The second picture looks like the seam has come apart . Its hard for me to tell with all the blue light. A close up under white light would be good
I have a kessil light it’s just as white as it can get. I might need to use flash.
 

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