OK, what's the deal with black silicone seams on glass tanks? Does this give some sort of benefit?
Anselth Well-Known Member Sep 14, 2007 #1 OK, what's the deal with black silicone seams on glass tanks? Does this give some sort of benefit?
flricordia Active Member Sep 14, 2007 #2 Doesn't show the unsightly algea that builds up over time on and underneath the clear.
burning2nd Well-Known Member Sep 14, 2007 #3 very true... Ive let about 1/8-1/4 of corraline build up about the seams... for 2 reasons A. it gives my a good buffer so when im drunk and cleaning i dont nick the seal. B. it protect the silicone from other objects (like me) lol but black would be cool
very true... Ive let about 1/8-1/4 of corraline build up about the seams... for 2 reasons A. it gives my a good buffer so when im drunk and cleaning i dont nick the seal. B. it protect the silicone from other objects (like me) lol but black would be cool
kinghokus420 Active Member Sep 14, 2007 #4 burning2nd said: very true... Ive let about 1/8-1/4 of corraline build up about the seams... for 2 reasons A. it gives my a good buffer so when im drunk and cleaning i dont nick the seal. B. it protect the silicone from other objects (like me) Click to expand... hmm, i seem to share the same problems...
burning2nd said: very true... Ive let about 1/8-1/4 of corraline build up about the seams... for 2 reasons A. it gives my a good buffer so when im drunk and cleaning i dont nick the seal. B. it protect the silicone from other objects (like me) Click to expand... hmm, i seem to share the same problems...
AQTCJAK RS Sponsor Sep 14, 2007 #5 Black gives it a much cleaner look as long as it is trimed so it appears not to apear
Anselth Well-Known Member Sep 14, 2007 #6 OK, Cool. I was looking at the Oceanic tanks and they're coming with black silicone, and glasscages offers it as an option.
OK, Cool. I was looking at the Oceanic tanks and they're coming with black silicone, and glasscages offers it as an option.
AQTCJAK RS Sponsor Sep 14, 2007 #7 Several Manufactures actually do. I know the builder who does alll by tanks will only use black. They actually pride themselves on it
Several Manufactures actually do. I know the builder who does alll by tanks will only use black. They actually pride themselves on it
BigAl07 Administrator RS STAFF Sep 14, 2007 #8 You know what "they" say.. Once you go Black Silicone you never go back! Click to expand... :LOL:
tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Sep 14, 2007 #10 aga used to, dont know if they still do, they had tanks called "Black Seals" with a black SEAL on it...hahaha..thats soooo original!
aga used to, dont know if they still do, they had tanks called "Black Seals" with a black SEAL on it...hahaha..thats soooo original!