Reef safe ?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by cjrudy, Mar 28, 2011.

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  1. cjrudy

    cjrudy Coral Banded Shrimp

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  2. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Check if it tapwater safe. They have regular aquarium sealant silicone at petsmart.
     
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  3. cjrudy

    cjrudy Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Right, just looking for one that is designed to work with acrylic and plastics.
     
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  4. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Typically if it says mold and mildew resistant it means there are chemicals added to the silicone to inhibit and is not reef safe.
    Sorry I once knew what the safe stuff was called but can't remember now. Hope someone does

    J
     
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  5. cjrudy

    cjrudy Coral Banded Shrimp

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    True, but GE Silicone I says the same thing and everyone claims its ok
     
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    I believe it is a specific GE Silicone that is OK not all GE. It's been a while since I've purchased it so I could be wrong there might be other brands out there. But personally I'd rather go with the brand know to be OK

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