How long for silicone to cure/be good to go in water - Aquarium Advice

Lance M. · 02-08-2007, 11:32 AM

I have modified my filter slightly to add lr to it. I just put a couple screens in it to enclose the media section of the filter. I used silicone to seal the screens on the filter.

On the silicone tube it says it cures in 5 minutes, fully bonds in 24hrs, and has water proof seal in 48 hrs. It is All-Glass Aquarium 100% silicone.

I was wondering when it would be ok to put back on the tank. It has been out of the water curing for 13 hrs now. Should I just wait 24 hrs for it to bond? or can I put it in now?

Hara · 02-08-2007, 11:43 AM

I believe I would follow directions and wait the 48 hours. Wouldnt want to have to do the job twice.

Lance M. · 02-08-2007, 01:24 PM

Ok. Will do. Next one I do I'm gonna use super glue so I don't have to wait so long.

02-08-2007, 11:32 AM	#1
Lance M. Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,186	How long for silicone to cure/be good to go in water I have modified my filter slightly to add lr to it. I just put a couple screens in it to enclose the media section of the filter. I used silicone to seal the screens on the filter. On the silicone tube it says it cures in 5 minutes, fully bonds in 24hrs, and has water proof seal in 48 hrs. It is All-Glass Aquarium 100% silicone. I was wondering when it would be ok to put back on the tank. It has been out of the water curing for 13 hrs now. Should I just wait 24 hrs for it to bond? or can I put it in now?

02-08-2007, 11:43 AM	#2
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,867 Images: 33	I believe I would follow directions and wait the 48 hours. Wouldnt want to have to do the job twice. __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

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02-08-2007, 01:24 PM	#3
Lance M. Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,186	Ok. Will do. Next one I do I'm gonna use super glue so I don't have to wait so long.