Black Seams

Anselth · 09-14-2007, 07:17 AM

OK, what's the deal with black silicone seams on glass tanks? Does this give some sort of benefit?

flricordia · 09-14-2007, 07:28 AM

Doesn't show the unsightly algea that builds up over time on and underneath the clear.

burning2nd · 09-14-2007, 07:45 AM

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 · 09-14-2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burning2nd

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)

hmm, i seem to share the same problems...

AQTCJAK · 09-14-2007, 12:04 PM

Black gives it a much cleaner look as long as it is trimed so it appears not to apear

Anselth · 09-14-2007, 12:31 PM

OK, Cool. I was looking at the Oceanic tanks and they're coming with black silicone, and glasscages offers it as an option.

AQTCJAK · 09-14-2007, 12:33 PM

Several Manufactures actually do. I know the builder who does alll by tanks will only use black. They actually pride themselves on it

BigAl07 · 09-14-2007, 12:46 PM

You know what "they" say..

Quote:

Once you go Black Silicone you never go back!

AQTCJAK · 09-14-2007, 12:54 PM

so true

tippMANn98 · 09-14-2007, 01:04 PM

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!

09-14-2007, 07:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 929 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Black Seams OK, what's the deal with black silicone seams on glass tanks? Does this give some sort of benefit? __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

09-14-2007, 07:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
flricordia Just Mike for short Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Black Seams Doesn't show the unsightly algea that builds up over time on and underneath the clear. __________________ 75 gl corallimorpharian/zoanthid tank http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/8473121807-med.jpg

09-14-2007, 07:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
burning2nd Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pocono PA Posts: 2,005 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Black Seams 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 __________________ ________________________________________________ 30g, 10g DIY sump w/ mag7 Csr90 over flow. 36" sunpod 2x150 2 Tunze 6020 40 Lb's Live Rock 20 lb's of Ls Aqua C REmora mIxed reef, softies, pora's, clams, 1 Amphiprion ocellaris (hosting GTA) 2 cromies and one dragon jake the jedi sexy shrimp, and brown bob

09-14-2007, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Black Seams Black gives it a much cleaner look as long as it is trimed so it appears not to apear __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

09-14-2007, 12:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 929 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Black Seams OK, Cool. I was looking at the Oceanic tanks and they're coming with black silicone, and glasscages offers it as an option. __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

09-14-2007, 12:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Black Seams Several Manufactures actually do. I know the builder who does alll by tanks will only use black. They actually pride themselves on it __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

09-14-2007, 12:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Black Seams so true __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Black Seams 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!

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