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Discussion in 'Refugium' started by ali1, Sep 7, 2010.

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  1. ali1

    ali1 Skunk Shrimp

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    how are you removing excess silicone from the glass? i got it from overdoing the silicone for my baffles and now i got lots of it everywhere thats not needed. what tool or solution did you guys use ?
     
    ali1, Sep 7, 2010
    ali1, Sep 7, 2010
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    razor blade
     
    sostoudt, Sep 7, 2010
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  3. OverStocked

    OverStocked Coral Banded Shrimp

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    sostoudt is right.

    you could always use gas it take it off vary well but i don't know how fish/reef safe that is so don't do it lol
     
    OverStocked, Sep 7, 2010
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  4. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Or, if your sump will not be visible just say screw it and leave it be. No point cleaning it up if you will never see it.
     
    xmetalfan99, Sep 7, 2010
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  5. nctinter

    nctinter Skunk Shrimp

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    Razor blade is the best but if you plan on cutting some silicone or trimming it then use an Olfa knife or something similar with a stainless steel blade in it!! Stainless steel doesn't scratch glass. A single edge razor will if you trim with it, in other words using the edges as cutting tools. Single edge razor=great for scraping glass. Stainless steel snap blades=great for cutting on glass...
     
    nctinter, Sep 7, 2010
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