brand of sylicone

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  1. xan3x

    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    Is there a brand os silicone I can get from Loews or Home Depot that is safe to use on refugium?
     
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  2. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    use GE Silicone I "WINDOW AND DOOR"...It's a Blue tube

    Red tube = "Kitchen and bath" and will kill everything. RED = STOP
     
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  3. hvfc6040

    hvfc6040 Plankton

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    DO NOT get anything that says silicone II on it. Silicone I only. the II has some anti mold stuff in it which will kill everything as stated allready.
     
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  4. brentonwoodruff

    brentonwoodruff Fire Worm

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    Be careful though now, some of the Silicone I containers are now saying "anti mold and mildew" so make sure you are reading the tube. Anything that does not say anti mold should work.
     
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  5. ScottsTanks

    ScottsTanks Flamingo Tongue

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    I couldn't find GE silicon I anywhere so I just played it safe and bought a 10 oz tube of Aqueon silicon for my sump. Stuff's expensive though; $18. Oh well, I just had my LFS take it out of my store credit.
     
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  6. Anldyxp

    Anldyxp Skunk Shrimp

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    I've used this one too. But Lowe's does have one that is aquarium safe. It is by Loctite and it specifically says "Aquarium safe". Here's a link to it. It's much cheaper than the Aqueon or Marineland stuff that you buy from the petstore. Shop LOCTITE 3 Oz. Interior/Exterior Clear Silicone Waterproof Sealant at Lowes.com
     
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