Corbidorbidoodle Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 You know on cheap tanks, how the silicone at the seams is smushed out on the glass, like, 3/4 of an inch... Can I just cut that with a razor blade and peel it off or remove it? Is it typically structurally important or anything? I know there are probably some brand specific guidelines or something, but I mean just in general. And I promise I won't hold any of you responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevesFishTanks Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 post a picture of the excess silicone in question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaW Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I wouldn't. I've had to reseal tanks and the silicone isn't just cosmetic beyond what is in-between the glass at the corners. It does need that overlap on the glass for structural stability. It may not need that much, but I wouldn't risk it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 the bead of silicone that is smushed out on the inside is part of the tanks integrity. if its on the outside, and smushed out 3/4" of an inch, then a careful trim is okay. the inside corners of the glass, and between the glass are most important, best not to mess with those areas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbidorbidoodle Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 Yeah, okay. That makes sense. I'll leave the silicone where it is. But I'll attach some pics, since it was requested, and for future readers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 yeah, that stuff you want to leave alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon p Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 I don’t touch the corners. I have watched so many videos and it was talked about but a lot of tanks are up for years. If you use a magnet with a scraper it will damage that seal long term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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