Aquarium safe silicone?
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Thank god! as this is my second time redoing my baffles for my refugium. The first time i used G.E 2 only to find out its bad for my little fishes. This time I used G.E.1 but in WHITE!!!!! DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just glad to hear its safe. Now i can let it cure for a few days before i can test out all my new toys. thank you guys.
jkburton1s
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got marineland silicon from fosters and smith. 8.99 tube. got three of them and got 25% off
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/GENERAL-ELECTRIC-Clear-Silicone-4UH12?Pid=search
The silicones with white pigment in them do not cure in wet environments. Not to sure about the reef safe but I would be 100% sure of it being fully cured before applying water. Most silicones take 7-14 days to cure properly.
The silicones with white pigment in them do not cure in wet environments. Not to sure about the reef safe but I would be 100% sure of it being fully cured before applying water. Most silicones take 7-14 days to cure properly.
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Well guys, just incase anyone was wondering or had the same issue as I did. I have went ahead with the White G.E. 1 silicone and setup my fuge. I let it cure for about 3-4 days till I could not smell a sour vinegar smell coming from the fuge anymore. It has been about 2-3days and my corals and fishes are just fine. In fact, I think they are opening up even more now since I am running phobans and carbon in the fuge. Thanks for all the help and info guys.
Mike it's good to hear you're having positive results. With that being said I still would not suggest anyone try it. It's just not worth risking your whole system on something as trivial as silicone. We invest BIG $$ on lights and skimmers and it would be a shame (and has been on many tanks) to lose everything over $25 worth of silicone. that's just my
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I called all the mentioned silicone manufactures in the thread and they all had said that they either do not carry an aquarium safe sealant any more or never had one. Even the Dow 795. I did find that All-Glass Aquarium Co. Inc not only makes the 1 and 3 oz tubes but the 10 oz corking gun size as well. I bought mine on eBay from this seller gigabit-inc. That's my best recommendation. Good luck.
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catran
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No way will I take a chance! I recaulked a 55g for a friend last summer and if I messed up, it could have killed a 7"-8" cichlid. I will only use All-Glass silicone. If I won't risk killing a cichlid, why would I put anything else on a reef tank or sump? I agree with Al.
GlassMunky
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I'll onnly ever use "Aquarium sealant" silicone by All-Glass as well. since its the same stuff they use to make their tanks you know FOR SURE its gonna be safe
Unfortunately I need to edit my first post in this thread. C.R. Lawrence has stopped making aquarium safe silicone due to a shelf life issue.
I am not recommending for aquarium building, RTV 108 found at Silicone, Clear, 10.1 Oz - Sealants - Thread and Gasket Sealants - Adhesives, Sealants and Tape : Grainger Industrial Supply
Of course, All-Glass is also good. I would not use GE Type I to build an aquarium but safe for repairs and baffle building.
I am not recommending for aquarium building, RTV 108 found at Silicone, Clear, 10.1 Oz - Sealants - Thread and Gasket Sealants - Adhesives, Sealants and Tape : Grainger Industrial Supply
Of course, All-Glass is also good. I would not use GE Type I to build an aquarium but safe for repairs and baffle building.
catran
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GE Silicon I is safe, GE Silicon II will poison the tank. The type II contains an anti-mildew agent that can leech into the water. Regardless of type, let it stand for at least 48 hours before getting it wet so it has time to cure.
BTW, Dow Corning makes All Glass-http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumSilicone.html
BTW, Dow Corning makes All Glass-http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumSilicone.html
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