Is it safe

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by skip, Nov 26, 2008.

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  1. skip

    skip Astrea Snail

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    They have 100% silicone at hardware store says it food safe.
    Would this work to seal panels in sump?
     
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    it should work if your sump is glass
     
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  3. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    I would agree, BUT wait 24 hours for it to cure before adding water, it will if you add water too soon either compromise the seal or more importantly leech chemicals into the water.

    Good luck
     
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  4. hydrojeff

    hydrojeff Montipora Capricornis

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    instead of clear, go black i think it looks great
     
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  5. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Same stuff I use, but as said before...let it dry for 24 hrs.
     
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  6. charlesr1958

    charlesr1958 Flamingo Tongue

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    I've always used any of the available 100% silicone for any aquarium (glass) projects. Why buy a tiny tube of it labeled "aquarium silicone" for 20 bucks when you can buy a caulk gun sized tube for 5 bucks? Same stuff either way. For aquariums, I would wait at least 48 hours before putting water in. Better safe than flooded...lol

    Chuck
     
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  7. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    I even silly-coned some acrylic to glass in my fuge. Worked just fine. I wouldn't trust that with an outside seal, but for parts within the sump it works fine.
     
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  8. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    You are a better man than I, I would never glue acrylic to glass, not even if it was inside the tank. That usually doesnt work out well. Luna
     
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  9. naperenterprise

    naperenterprise Astrea Snail

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    Just make sure there is NO anti-mold agents in it. I've used GEII
     
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  10. fishoholic

    fishoholic Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Yes 100% silicone with no anti mold agents in it is the stuff you want to use.
     
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