AusAaron
Aquarium Advice Freak
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Hey guys. What silicone do u recomend for putting a sump together
AusAaron said:Cheers guys. I found a suitable one that says for aquarium use. Now to change my sump..
cashmoney6980 said:There's a kind at lowes in a small tube that says on the package "aquarium safe" that I've used several times in building sumps and aquarium decor that's rather well priced. I can find an old package or tube if you'd like to know the brand. But it's in the Glues section of the store in a blue package
One the does NOT have a fungus inhibitor like most bathroom silicone. That's toxic.
I'm assuming a glass sump. Otherwise if it's acrylic use acrylic glue instead.
cerulean_blue said:Crap! So I just used GE Silicone II on my DIY Aqua clear 70 refugium. It said it was non-toxic, but now after reading this and doing further research I don't want to risk it.
Do you guys think I can just remove the silicone from the refugium, replace with aquarium safe silicone, and put back my chaeto & LR?
cerulean_blue said:Crap! So I just used GE Silicone II on my DIY Aqua clear 70 refugium. It said it was non-toxic, but now after reading this and doing further research I don't want to risk it.
Do you guys think I can just remove the silicone from the refugium, replace with aquarium safe silicone, and put back my chaeto & LR?
Geronica said:I am so confused because I have read many say they have used GE Silicone I and they had no problems but I just bought some and made sure I read the ity bity print and it says, "5. Allow at least 12 hours before exposing caulk to water. Not for use below the water line or aquariums." So I am hesitating to use this now to put my slate caves together...any suggestions?
Madreefer420 said:Ge 1 100% silicone window and door white or clear and there is NO mold inhibitor
CorallineAlgae said:Can't beat a post with an actual picture of the tube in front of the tank.
Love the cleaner wrasse! I had one for four years. Hard to train to eat sometimes but mine would munch down anything right out of my hand.