Will Silicone cure underwater?

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  1. ANDRU24

    ANDRU24 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I want to make some mods to the chambers in the back of my BioCube, however, it is already stocked.

    1) Is it safe to try and caulk in some new dividers underwater?
    2) Will silicone cure effectively underwater?

    Thanks in advance,
    -Andy
     
    ANDRU24, Jan 23, 2009
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  2. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    No. Don't try it, silicon must cure for at least 24-48 hours before exposing to water.
     
    ZachB, Jan 23, 2009
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  3. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    +1. Precisely. K+.
     
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  4. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    underwatersealer.com and it's fish safe
     
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