silicone II

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  1. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    is GE 100% silicone sealant ok to use in my tank?
     
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  2. reefman1132

    reefman1132 Skunk Shrimp

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    i think as long as its 100% silicone it will be fine.
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I've killed an 80 dollar fish this way. Ironically in a QT tank. Make sure it's non-toxic/aquarium safe.
     
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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    No additives. No antifungal. No nothing. Just 100% Silicone.
     
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  5. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    If it doesn't say "aquarium safe", then don't assume it is.
     
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  6. ssgheislerswife

    ssgheislerswife Ritteri Anemone

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    Loctite Silicone says its aquarium safe once cured. It takes 58 hours to cure.

    Gin
     
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  7. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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  8. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    crap and i already set it back up . aaahhhhhh
     
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  9. Tundraburg

    Tundraburg Bristle Worm

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    Well from what i read yesterday while at home depot for the same thing you are wanting to buy; i have a leaking 20 gallon high tank. I read about everysingle tube of silicone in there, and everysingle single one said that it was either not to be used in aquariums, or was not recommended if it was going to be continuosly under water. Moreover, i found some that are aquarium safe, but not at home depot, here is the link Petsmart.com

    Any of those three would work, they are all the same thing just in different sizes.
     
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