White Silicone

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  1. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Is colored 100% silicone reef safe? I am using the clear version and it is reef safe. I want to use the white to "paint" a few baffles so no light gets through them. This way I don't have to worry about paint flaking and what not.

    GE Silicone I Caulk
     
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  2. FLfishGirl

    FLfishGirl Fire Shrimp

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    If it has the mildew inhibitors it is not reef safe. It has to be 100% silicone without any additives.
     
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  3. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    The silicone you posted is "mildew resistant" = bad chemicals you do not want in you DT!

    Some companies make black reefsafe silicone. Not sure which ones off hand . . .
     
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  4. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    GE Silicon I is reefsafe. GE Silicone II is not.
     
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  5. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    bump
     
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    You are correct. The thing that throws me is "This product is not recommended for below the water line". Being 100% silicone though, should be fine, as that's exactly what aquarium safe silicone is.

    The white may turn yellow though:

    GE Silicone 1 WHITE turning yellow? - Reef Central Online Community
     
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  7. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    No offense, but why would you want white silicone?
     
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  8. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I read that thread and since I don't have to look at the sump, I really don't mind.

    To block the light and I couldn't find black. Its not like I have to look at it so, for all I care it could be hot pink.
     
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  9. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    According to the link you posted:

    "GE Silicone I is a good one part mildew resistant general purpose silicone sealant."


    From the bit of searching I did, you have to use the one labeled for "Window and Door". The "Kitchen and Bath" has the inhibitors.
     
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    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    ge 2 has a bioseal actually i think all silicone has bioseal but i think it has to do with the strength of the bioseal. also anything that has kitchen and bath on it stay away from it. i was told window and door is ok to use in either ge 1 or 2. but imo keep it safe all together and go to your lfs and get the silicone there.
     
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