GE Silicone I - DIY cave - Aquarium Advice

Areos · 03-07-2008, 10:53 PM

So a friend of mine has that silicone ( a blue bottle GE silicone I - 100% rubber sealant), and he's willing to give me for my diy cave project (pvc)

. Now the problem is, it says: for window & door - "best seal against water & the elements"

.

Is it gonna be safe for my tank? can i still use it? any reply is appreciated!
have a great day, thanks!

Skyrmir · 03-08-2008, 12:16 AM

GE Silicon I is safe, GE Silicon II will poison the tank. The type II contains an anti-mildew agent that can leech into the water. Regardless of type, let it stand for at least 48 hours before getting it wet so it has time to cure.

Areos · 03-08-2008, 01:51 AM

thx for the quick response!
one more question though

, is it ABS pipe safe or should i stick to pvc? the black pipe would be nice since i have black gravel...

gracias amigos!

cccapt · 03-08-2008, 09:12 AM

You are safe with the GE 1 silicone and the ABS pipe.

Areos · 03-08-2008, 09:50 AM

great, really appreciate the help.
thx guys

MrMalta · 03-10-2008, 09:26 PM

I'm doing the same thing and I only have II at home. Guess I'll have to get Silicone 1.

..or what do you guys think is the best to use? (since I have to go out and buy new anyways).

Skyrmir · 03-11-2008, 04:23 PM

GE Silicon 1 is cheap, the newer labels should also mention that it's aquarium safe. In general it's going to be a lot cheaper to get silicon from a hardware store than ordering "Aquarium Silicon" from a pet store or web site. Mainly because they jack up the price for stamping Aquarium on the label.

MrMalta · 03-11-2008, 04:48 PM

Thank You!

03-07-2008, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Areos Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 15	GE Silicone I - DIY cave So a friend of mine has that silicone ( a blue bottle GE silicone I - 100% rubber sealant), and he's willing to give me for my diy cave project (pvc). Now the problem is, it says: for window & door - "best seal against water & the elements" . Is it gonna be safe for my tank? can i still use it? any reply is appreciated! have a great day, thanks!

03-08-2008, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
cccapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,237 Images: 2	You are safe with the GE 1 silicone and the ABS pipe. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project

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03-08-2008, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Skyrmir Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 508 Images: 9	GE Silicon I is safe, GE Silicon II will poison the tank. The type II contains an anti-mildew agent that can leech into the water. Regardless of type, let it stand for at least 48 hours before getting it wet so it has time to cure.

03-08-2008, 01:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Areos Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 15	thx for the quick response! one more question though , is it ABS pipe safe or should i stick to pvc? the black pipe would be nice since i have black gravel... gracias amigos!

03-08-2008, 09:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Areos Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 15	great, really appreciate the help. thx guys

03-10-2008, 09:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
MrMalta Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 119	I'm doing the same thing and I only have II at home. Guess I'll have to get Silicone 1. ..or what do you guys think is the best to use? (since I have to go out and buy new anyways).

03-11-2008, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Skyrmir Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 508 Images: 9	GE Silicon 1 is cheap, the newer labels should also mention that it's aquarium safe. In general it's going to be a lot cheaper to get silicon from a hardware store than ordering "Aquarium Silicon" from a pet store or web site. Mainly because they jack up the price for stamping Aquarium on the label.

03-11-2008, 04:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
MrMalta Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 119	Thank You!