Question - glass aquarium..seperation of glass from frame?

[Civicman86]

I recently did a fill test on my 75g (all glass aquarium). When filling I noticed, what appears to be seperation in the glass and bottom frame? Whats odd is I can only really see it on the back panel which was painted black. Anyone seen this before? Anything to worry about? TIA.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/Civicman86/20170128_164203_zpsi0tnweha.jpg

 

[Civicman86]

Side note since I cant edit. I only saw this when the tank was full (tank is filled in the pic). I dont remember seeing it when it was empty.

 

[ca1ore]

Cannot tell much from the photo. Most likely you just got some water inside the bottom frame.

 

[Civicman86]

Here is another view...

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/Civicman86/20170129_114824_zpseyon2bb7.jpg

Is it normal for water to get between the rim and glass? I guess I was under the impression it was sealed/filled with silicone.

 

[ca1ore]

I'm suggesting that water dripped down the outside of the tank when you were filling it. Happens to me all the time.

 

[Civicman86]

I'm suggesting that water dripped down the outside of the tank when you were filling it. Happens to me all the time.

I see. Thanks for the reply. Time to purchase some.rock and sand then. :celeb2:

 

[Sk8r]

Usually glass is glued to glass and the frame is mostly trim to protect against bumps, and for looks. It may be only cosmetic if there is no leak. Insert a piece of paper towel in the area and see if it stays dry.

 

[ericarenee]

i to believe water got between there from cleaning or filling the tank with water.

Ohh ahh humm.. Your Red Honda has the steering wheel on the wrong side..

 

[Civicman86]

i to believe water got between there from cleaning or filling the tank with water.

Ohh ahh humm.. Your Red Honda has the steering wheel on the wrong side..

Lol, those were from back in the day (as is my username). My go fun car now is a 2012 Mercedes c63 amg. Has a little more power than my Honda had. :bigeyes:

I'll try the paper towel trick and give the tank a few days to see if it dries/evaporates.

 

[Civicman86]

BTW, what part of Louisville are you from? Have you purchased from Aquatica much? Experience?

 

[ericarenee]

BTW, what part of Louisville are you from? Have you purchased from Aquatica much? Experience?

We are in Pleasure Ridge Park..

I have been out there a time or two.. Buy mostly online

I have a few things that came from them but i do not remember which pieces. Nice guy. I think he just took over the place a year or so ago..

Green Tree pet center used to be where i bought a lot but i avoid that side of the river now days.

There are quite a few on here from Louisville Area ..