GE 100% pure clear silicone - Aquarium Advice

~Shawna~ · 09-10-2005, 11:19 AM

Is it safe for fishys?? It doesn't say either way on the back of the tube. ANyone tried using this on their tanks>>?? I wouldn't want to try and be sorry later. Are there any other hardware store brands I could look for?? Im having a hard time finding the actual "aquarium" silicone in my small town. Thanks.

krap101 · 09-10-2005, 01:51 PM

well. it does say on either 1 or 2 you shouldnt use it in your fish tank. but i think thats just for legal stuff. as long as its 100% silicone and isnt mold resistant or something like that i think thats the "safe" stuff. i have some, but i havent erally tried it out.

fishyrican · 09-10-2005, 05:03 PM

I've used GE Silicone #1 (Window and Door) without a problem. Silicone II is for tub and tile. If I am not mistaken, Silicone II is marketed as mildew-resistant, which will be lethal to fish.

greenmaji · 09-10-2005, 06:04 PM

GE Silicone #1 is the safe stuff..

fish_4_all · 09-15-2005, 12:39 PM

GE Silicone #1 has never killed any of my fish. Used it to make 2 baby tanks and they lived for months.

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09-10-2005, 05:03 PM	#3
fishyrican Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 642	I've used GE Silicone #1 (Window and Door) without a problem. Silicone II is for tub and tile. If I am not mistaken, Silicone II is marketed as mildew-resistant, which will be lethal to fish. __________________ Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. -Pericles Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of Liberty -JFK

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09-10-2005, 11:19 AM	#1
~Shawna~ Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15	GE 100% pure clear silicone Is it safe for fishys?? It doesn't say either way on the back of the tube. ANyone tried using this on their tanks>>?? I wouldn't want to try and be sorry later. Are there any other hardware store brands I could look for?? Im having a hard time finding the actual "aquarium" silicone in my small town. Thanks.

09-10-2005, 06:04 PM	#4
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	GE Silicone #1 is the safe stuff..

09-15-2005, 12:39 PM	#5
fish_4_all Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 1,809 Images: 4	GE Silicone #1 has never killed any of my fish. Used it to make 2 baby tanks and they lived for months.