silicone? HELP ???
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Topic: silicone? HELP ???
Posted By: mr.magoo
Subject: silicone? HELP ???
Date Posted: May 19 2010 at 8:56pm
I just bought some silicone from home depot so i can build my sump/refuge i hope it is the right stuff I think it is but i am still new at this so i am here looking to you guys for some help and the answer ! Please help i dont want to kill all of my live stock when i stock my tank.    
here is the info off of the tube i tryed to add a pic but it said it was to big.
and it is also made by GE.
clear
standard waterproof caulk
window/door/attic/basment/trim
100% silicone
and across the top of the tube it has (Silicone 1* Silicone 1*)
with a pic of water splash right below that
it was ot the cheep stuff it was like 8$ but still cheeper than the pet stores!
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Posted By: Crzyfshguy
Date Posted: May 19 2010 at 9:35pm
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NO! That will work to seal it but is not NON-TOXIC. Any fish store, will sell All glass brand Aquarium safe silicone. Bird world has it, petco, just about everyone. http://www.pets-warehouse.com/vpasp/shopexd.asp?id=91480&bc=no ------------- 45G w/ leds 15G sump MP10es |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: May 19 2010 at 9:46pm
Not True. I used GE Silicone I to reseal my 180 gallon. Just be sure it is the 100% silicone and not the "Rain Ready" or Anti-Mildew stuff. ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Crzyfshguy wrote:Posted By: Ahanix
Date Posted: May 19 2010 at 10:05pm
| Yeah, most people use the GE #1 100% silicone, its the same stuff that they sell at the LFS, just re-branded and half the price |
Posted By: sterling18
Date Posted: May 19 2010 at 10:44pm
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GE #1 100% silicone You are good to go. |
Posted By: mr.magoo
Date Posted: May 23 2010 at 3:13pm
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my GE #1 100% silicon says "NOT FOR surfaces that will exceed 400*F, conditions where FDA compliance is necessary, or aquariums." |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: May 23 2010 at 4:29pm
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It will work fine. Silicone#2 should not be used. They put the aquarium disclaimer on there so they are not responsible if you use it and it fails. Make sure all of your pieces are clean and dry. (it works for glass NOT ACRYLIC.) You can use it to glue in acrylic baffels in a glass tank, but not to put together a acrylic sump. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: mr.magoo
Date Posted: May 23 2010 at 4:51pm
| ok cool i used glass baffels in my sump a 20L. so i guess i am good to go! |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: May 23 2010 at 4:53pm
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Just put a bead on both sides of the baffels and it will work fine. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |