Gap in 55 gallon aquarium?

Therealnickgaga · 09-15-2011, 12:36 AM

I recently bought a 55 gallon aquarium, and just noticed a small gap between one of the glass panels and the black trim around the top and bottom . It appears as though the assembler did not push the pane back far enough, so there is a little bit of an overhang on the glass next to it. Is this bad? The gap is approximately the size of 2 stacked pennies. I am worried that when I get water in there, it will push the glass where it should be and break the seal of silicone.

Thanks!

joevw007 · 09-15-2011, 04:57 PM

you could go to the hardware store and fill the crack with silicone. i would not test it. if it is a brand new tank go back and get a new one, if you bought it used i would say plug the crack with some clear silicone. goodluck!

susankat · 09-15-2011, 05:53 PM

You could also take the trim off and put it on right. they are just siliconed on

Reefing Madness · 09-15-2011, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by susankat

You could also take the trim off and put it on right. they are just siliconed on

I agree. Pretty easy stuff here.

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