Structural joint silicone seams in aquarium

[AquaWave523]

I have an oceanic tank and it appears that the joint seam that is the structural silicone has some small gaps...based on a quick evaluation, there appears to be enough support to keep the glass in tact.

1.) The trim from oceanic is built like a tank
2.) The weight of the front glass is heavy
3.) The inner joints are thick and RTV 103 (Adhesive silicone) is used

I couldn't see how a few small air gaps in the seam structural joints could cause this tank to fail.

Can anyone chime in on this? thoughts?

[jeff@zina.com]

Age? At any rate, likely not an issue, though pictures would help.

Jeff

[AquaWave523]

Here's the thread. I replaced the one corner with Momentive RTV-103, three times since I'm new to this and my silicone work is sloppy.

So it appears the joint seam gaps are slightly growing by .1 mm after the last time I stripped off the silicone. Or it could be that the tank hasnt been filled with water the last 2 months given the fact it was always filled for 3 years straight prior to the breakdown.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2061837

[AquaWave523]

See my other post about my silicone work and pics

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2068365

[AquaWave523]

See my other post about my silicone work and pics

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2068365

[jeff@zina.com]

You already had those threads, you didn't need to start this one. I see no issues here, just use it.

Jeff

[AquaWave523]

Ok, I've dug around a little more and found out that people who have repaired the seams have redone the entire tank inside. I hope that's not the case for me. Is putting thick amount of RTV-103 be good enough? This tank never leaked, I just wanted to replace the existing seam since it seemed worn. Please anyone on this...