bubles in new tank seam?

Six2seven

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bubbles are a sign of poor craftsmanship. Means they rushed and didn't apply the silicone slowly as they should have.
 

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there were threads last year or a few years back about bubbles in leemar tank seams. If i remember correctly they said that it was not an issue. But my memory is complete ****.
 
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Thats a lot of bubbles. If I were you I'd bring it back. I'm not the type to bicker over small issues that are more cosmetic. That first picture has a significant gap. almost half of the whole seam is not intact. Some are bubbles. But some sections seem like the silicone isn't actually stuck to the glass. Like there was lubricant or something on the glass causing it to not bond.
 
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But your tank is small. 18" high isn't going to have much pressure outwards. I'd still complain. MYbe they'll send you new one Nd let you keep that too. Shipping costs a grip so they probbly won't bother.
 

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