Is this Silicone Reef Safe?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by brannock_16, May 25, 2010.

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  1. brannock_16

    brannock_16 Ritteri Anemone

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    Hello Everyone,

    I recently got some magnets to build my frag rack and was told that I should silicone these magnets. This is the Silicone that I bought from the Home Depot, is it reef safe?

    If it is, how much Silicone do I put on the magnets?
    I would guess that I would need to let it set for at least 24 hours?

    If anyone has any other informative comments please help me out. Thanks in advance,

    Robert
     

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  2. TriggersRule

    TriggersRule Feather Duster

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    Not sure if this is considered "reef safe" or not but I used this same silicone to seal up some bulkheads on my tank when I set it up.
     
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  3. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    no, it has mold inhibitors in it that will kill your tank, I believe you need the GE Type II 100% silicone
     
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