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biggin
10-03-2007, 07:00 AM
Any advice? Best practices? Best products?
rolloffhill
10-03-2007, 07:38 AM
GE Silicone I
biggin
10-03-2007, 07:43 AM
The stuff that says not safe for aquariums?
kewlkatdady
10-03-2007, 08:17 AM
The stuff that says not safe for aquariums?

ironic isn't it...:confuzeld:

but yeah, that the right stuff.
biggin
10-03-2007, 08:20 AM
Maybe I just read too much.... or maybe not enough.... who knows....
Goathead
10-03-2007, 09:16 AM
GE silicon 1 has anti mold/fungus ingredients, but a lot of people use it with no problem. GE silicon 2 is 100% pure silicon.
AndrewH
10-03-2007, 04:16 PM
And don't bother calling GE to get them to help you.

Their standard answer is "NONE OF OUR PRODUCTS ARE AQUARIUM SAFE"!

If it's a small tank, you can get a small tube at your LFS. Not gonna be as cheap as GE, but will say FOR USE ON AQUARIUMS if that makes you feel better (which I would me ;))
biggin
10-03-2007, 04:20 PM
Everyone seems to think the GE1 is the way to go. I am thinking I will try it.

May make for a bad day for some mollies...
rolloffhill
10-03-2007, 06:19 PM
The stuff that says not safe for aquariums?

Big companies like to cover their ass ya know?


GE silicon 1 has anti mold/fungus ingredients, but a lot of people use it with no problem. GE silicon 2 is 100% pure silicon.

Actually it is vice-versa, Silicone II is the one with the bio-seal in it...

http://www.geadvancedmaterials.com/geam/gesa/Residential/en/Products/ProductDetail/gesiliconeiiwindowanddoor.html
biggin
10-03-2007, 06:28 PM
I kinda thought about them just covering thier ass.... basically trying to aviod the "I just resealed my 300g and you product killed my $1500 in fish and flooded my house.... you owe me $50K"
Goathead
10-03-2007, 06:31 PM
Im sorry, silicon 1 is the 100% pure. I had two tubes in the garage, and didnt bother double checking.:confuzeld:
rolloffhill
10-03-2007, 06:38 PM
I kinda thought about them just covering thier ass.... basically trying to aviod the "I just resealed my 300g and you product killed my $1500 in fish and flooded my house.... you owe me $50K"

:exactly:

Im sorry, silicon 1 is the 100% pure. I had two tubes in the garage, and didnt bother double checking.:confuzeld:


No prob, I have been in many a heated arguement about that before....:twitch::hehe:
Vivarium Concepts
10-03-2007, 06:59 PM
DAP 100% silicone is the way to go.
Available at Elliott's Hardware.
Just be sure to check the DOM (date of manufacture), and get a 'fresh' tube.
biggin
10-03-2007, 07:03 PM
Fresh tube? Why?
Vivarium Concepts
10-03-2007, 07:14 PM
Nothing will mess up your day quicker than a bad tube of silicone.
It will not cure. I had this problem more often than not with GE silicone I and II. If the silicone has been exposed to temperature extremes it will screw it up.
Since I have switched to DAP I have not had this problem, but I still get 'fresh' tubes, and will still run a small bead and check it before I get too carried away. If the silicone skins over in 30 minutes it's good to go.
biggin
10-03-2007, 07:16 PM
Cool Thanks
Vivarium Concepts
10-03-2007, 07:41 PM
You bet!
fishyjoe24
10-03-2007, 11:22 PM
so how did the tank turn out,or do you still need to seal it up?
biggin
10-04-2007, 06:34 AM
I still need to do it.
kewlkatdady
10-04-2007, 04:40 PM
I still need to do it.

get to work :hehe:
xtc
10-04-2007, 05:54 PM
I'd rather whack my finger with a hammer.
fishyjoe24
10-04-2007, 07:57 PM
do it chris i'll give you 50 cents.
biggin
10-04-2007, 09:42 PM
Maybe Sunday.... depends on he hangover from poker....
kewlkatdady
10-04-2007, 09:59 PM
depends on he hangover from poker....

Its gonna be BAD!