White spots in black silicon?

HandofThanatos

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I just noticed this in my fresh water tank, but feel like you all can maybe help me out here.


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These white lines are in the middle of the black silicon of my fluval flex 32 gallon. If it is coming apart, or I just need to add some silicon I don't mind tackling it myself if that is doable, but I also wanted to make sure it was even an issue first.

Any advice would be appreciated, even if it is just like what brand of silicon to use!
 

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Picture is not too sharp, but it looks like the silicone slowly aging and separating from the glass. If you would put your fingernail behind it , it would likely demonstrate to be loose. At the end it’s your structural entity. Does not look like failing immediately, but who wants to have the water on the floor? I never resealed a tank (wife surely would not allow) but I heard some members have been quite successful.
 

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