Right Silicone?

[JohnNLuc]

I know we have spoken about this 10 before but I figured once more to be safe wouldnt hurt, would it? Anywayyy Im setting up a prop/grow out tank under my main and will be adding some baffles to it and ran to home depot to pick up some silicone. Just wanted to make sure I got the right stuff before starting this project tomorrow.

 

[Brisc0]

So long as it doesn't make any claims to being "mildew resistant" or claim to repel any other kinds of fungus it should be fine. Anything with a fungal repelent is baaaaddd news. If your still not sure you can get perfecto brand silicone at just about any LFS. I know that petsmart sells it as well. I have built about 6 sumps with the perfecto brand and it holds really well.

Have you worked with silicone before?

 

[JohnNLuc]

I have worked with silicone before so im confident this won't be a disaster. I had read you needed 100% silicone and I do not see any mildew resistant substanves or and fungus killing chemicals.

 

[JohnNLuc]

wow that was some good english, substances or any fungus killing chemicals is what I had meant to say

 

[Brisc0]

What you have should be fine. I was going to suggest you practice siliconing some scrap cardboard into cardboard boxes to get a little practice and avoid streaking and clumping, but it sounds like your ready to go. Best of luck, post pics of your project!

 

[JohnNLuc]

I'll be sure to post when im done. I plan on having it all siliconed up by tomorrow and having it plumbed by monday night we'll see.