How long does silicone sealing takes - Aquarium Advice

Neuve · 08-31-2003, 05:53 PM

Im a begginer @ this so please be patient.

About 2 weels ago i bought a 4 gagalloncaquariumYesterday i found out it had some kind of leak. So, after making a mess to save my fish and my starting bacteria, i took it (empty) to my [acronym:60c843ba6f="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:60c843ba6f]. He sealed it and told me it would be ready to use in 2 more hours.

So 2 hours passed (under the sun) and it still had like huge silicone bumps all over the bottom edge. I couldnt wait more so I popped it and spread the remaining silicone all over the edge...

Now that I have to start waiting again, how much time should i really wait for it to dry and fill it up again

reefrunner69 · 08-31-2003, 07:34 PM

It takes approximately 24 hours for silicone to completely cure. Most recommend not trying to fill the aquarium for 24-48 hours after sealing depending on who you ask. [acronym:926b9ec418="For what its worth"]FWIW[/acronym:926b9ec418], you can put your fish and fiolter in a 5g bucket wile it cures

gooyferret · 08-31-2003, 08:21 PM

Depends on what kind of sealant he used, most likely all-aquarium silicone which takes a total of 48 hours to totally cure.

gooyferret · 08-31-2003, 08:22 PM

Depends on what kind of sealant he used, most likely all-aquarium silicone which takes a total of 48 hours to totally cure.

Neuve · 08-31-2003, 08:37 PM

Thanx a lot for your replies!

for what its worth my fish are all doing fine. Ill show you the pics of my acuarium as soon as i finish setting it up.
Thanx again

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08-31-2003, 05:53 PM	#1
Neuve Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mexico Posts: 194 Images: 4	How long does silicone sealing takes Im a begginer @ this so please be patient. About 2 weels ago i bought a 4 gagalloncaquariumYesterday i found out it had some kind of leak. So, after making a mess to save my fish and my starting bacteria, i took it (empty) to my [acronym:60c843ba6f="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:60c843ba6f]. He sealed it and told me it would be ready to use in 2 more hours. So 2 hours passed (under the sun) and it still had like huge silicone bumps all over the bottom edge. I couldnt wait more so I popped it and spread the remaining silicone all over the edge... Now that I have to start waiting again, how much time should i really wait for it to dry and fill it up again

08-31-2003, 07:34 PM	#2
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 108	It takes approximately 24 hours for silicone to completely cure. Most recommend not trying to fill the aquarium for 24-48 hours after sealing depending on who you ask. [acronym:926b9ec418="For what its worth"]FWIW[/acronym:926b9ec418], you can put your fish and fiolter in a 5g bucket wile it cures __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

08-31-2003, 08:21 PM	#3
gooyferret Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mankato MN Posts: 805 Images: 11	Depends on what kind of sealant he used, most likely all-aquarium silicone which takes a total of 48 hours to totally cure. __________________ " 'TAP TAP TAP'...Here fishy fishy fishy"

08-31-2003, 08:22 PM	#4
gooyferret Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mankato MN Posts: 805 Images: 11	Depends on what kind of sealant he used, most likely all-aquarium silicone which takes a total of 48 hours to totally cure. __________________ " 'TAP TAP TAP'...Here fishy fishy fishy"

08-31-2003, 08:37 PM	#5
Neuve Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mexico Posts: 194 Images: 4	Thanx a lot for your replies! for what its worth my fish are all doing fine. Ill show you the pics of my acuarium as soon as i finish setting it up. Thanx again

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