Is all slicone the same? - Aquarium Advice

spinman · 06-25-2006, 11:29 AM

All,

I want to fashion a sinkable plastic object that i can attach Nori to. I'd like to sandwich pieces of plastic together and use glue of some sort.

Can the GE 100% silicone caulk glue that you get at Home Depot work for this?

Thx

Spin

Hara · 06-25-2006, 11:43 AM

Make sure you get the GE Silicone without the bioseal. That is getting very hard to find.

Zacharyws · 06-26-2006, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hara

Make sure you get the GE Silicone without the bioseal. That is getting very hard to find.

Just out of curiosity; Why should he avoid the "bio-seal"?

Toirtis · 06-26-2006, 03:25 AM

GE Silicone I and GE 1200 Series silicone is safe and effective.

Hara · 06-26-2006, 09:28 AM

Bioseal is a mold inhibitor that MAY be toxic to fish.

fishfreek · 06-26-2006, 10:04 AM

Usually if you look closely on the tubes it will say "not for aquarium use' or something like that. Anything sold thats designed for bathroom use or areas of wetness would likly have mold inhibitor also.

Pure silicon will be clear when it comes out and clear when it dries. If you dont mind spending a few extra $ get the silicon sold in the LFS as its guarinteed to be free of items like the bioseal.

Reechard · 08-02-2006, 09:29 PM

I'm looking at a tube of GE Silicone I and it says not for aquariums...I'm confused.

EDIT:
I looked at some more threads on here and it says the there are different revisions of GE Silicone I. I may have to toss this really great rock formation I just glued together. I assume the anti mold and mildew agents are bad news for the tank?

src · 08-02-2006, 10:17 PM

I think that the concensus is that GE Silicone I Door and Window is still aquarium safe, and that they changed the label for some reason that had nothing to do with it's safety.

Reechard · 08-02-2006, 11:00 PM

This tube says GE Silicone I Kitchen and Bath. This type is still an acetic acid cure rather than ammonia, but I am still unsure about the anti-mold/mildew agents. I have enough rock to start over if this stuff will harm the fish.

src · 08-02-2006, 11:12 PM

Kitchen and Bath is the BAD stuff. It has anti-mold/mildew ingredients.

06-25-2006, 11:29 AM	#1
spinman Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cherry Hill New Jersey Posts: 238	Is all slicone the same? All, I want to fashion a sinkable plastic object that i can attach Nori to. I'd like to sandwich pieces of plastic together and use glue of some sort. Can the GE 100% silicone caulk glue that you get at Home Depot work for this? Thx Spin __________________ 120 g [acronym="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym], Pro Clear 200 19 [acronym="Gallon"]gal[/acronym]. sump (bio balls removed), 50# Walt Smith FiJi [acronym="Live rock"]LR[/acronym], 150# reefersrock base, 300# [acronym="Deep Sand Bed"]DSB[/acronym], Iwaki MD 20 return, (2) Rio 600s, (2) Hagen 802s, Amiracle Quad II skimmer, (2) Coralife 4 X 65s, 2 Lebo moonlights, (2) 120 mm vent. fans, (2) Perc. Clowns, (1) Yellow Tang, (1) cleaner shrimp, (2) Henis, pending: Foxace Lo, Flame Angel, blue legs, scarlets, 4 emerald crabs, nassarius snails, 50 mexican turbos, (1) good bankruptcy attorney when this hobby blows out of control!

06-25-2006, 11:43 AM	#2
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,867 Images: 33	Make sure you get the GE Silicone without the bioseal. That is getting very hard to find. __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

06-26-2006, 03:25 AM	#4
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	GE Silicone I and GE 1200 Series silicone is safe and effective. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

06-26-2006, 09:28 AM	#5
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,867 Images: 33	Bioseal is a mold inhibitor that MAY be toxic to fish. __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

06-26-2006, 10:04 AM	#6
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Usually if you look closely on the tubes it will say "not for aquarium use' or something like that. Anything sold thats designed for bathroom use or areas of wetness would likly have mold inhibitor also. Pure silicon will be clear when it comes out and clear when it dries. If you dont mind spending a few extra $ get the silicon sold in the LFS as its guarinteed to be free of items like the bioseal. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

08-02-2006, 09:29 PM	#7
Reechard Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 44	I'm looking at a tube of GE Silicone I and it says not for aquariums...I'm confused. EDIT: I looked at some more threads on here and it says the there are different revisions of GE Silicone I. I may have to toss this really great rock formation I just glued together. I assume the anti mold and mildew agents are bad news for the tank?

08-02-2006, 10:17 PM	#8
src Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 476	I think that the concensus is that GE Silicone I Door and Window is still aquarium safe, and that they changed the label for some reason that had nothing to do with it's safety.

08-02-2006, 11:00 PM	#9
Reechard Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 44	This tube says GE Silicone I Kitchen and Bath. This type is still an acetic acid cure rather than ammonia, but I am still unsure about the anti-mold/mildew agents. I have enough rock to start over if this stuff will harm the fish.

08-02-2006, 11:12 PM	#10
src Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 476	Kitchen and Bath is the BAD stuff. It has anti-mold/mildew ingredients.

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