Aquarium silicone sealant

[JJB103]

This is an old thread, but will any of these silicones be strong enough to replace the bottom glass on my 150 gallon?

 

[jerry26]

Yes. The silicone isnt really a structural part of a typical aquarium.. Without the silicone, the frame would still hold the glass in place.

im not familiar with the construction of rimless so i cant say theyll work on those.

I also didnt reread this thread.

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[JJB103]

Yes. The silicone isnt really a structural part of a typical aquarium.. Without the silicone, the frame would still hold the glass in place.

im not familiar with the construction of rimless so i cant say theyll work on those.

I also didnt reread this thread.

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Awesome thank you. Mine does have a frame.

 

[Creekview]

Home Depot has Loctite clear silicone that says aquarium safe on the label. Have used it for years. About $5 a tube.

 

[jerry26]

Home Depot has Loctite clear silicone that says aquarium safe on the label. Have used it for years. About $5 a tube.

i did not know that. im gonna have to check that out.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Clear Silicone, Waterproof Sealant, Aquarium Sealant from Loctite Adhesives

 

[Saltwater Sarge]

I agree with nanoreef, the Loctite works just fine and will hold through normal circumstances.
This is my first choice for silicone, as I can get it at the ACE down the street.

But I've had good results from RTV108 also. Aquarium-safe and reliable.

 

[JJB103]

I use that silicone for my sump baffles but I would need about 10 of those to do my 150 haha. I wish they sold it in bigger tubes for a caulking gun.