Rate My Fish Tank

Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:35 pm GMT   Reply      

ok so i have read several posts on this site about ge silicone 1 saying it is ok for use in aquariums.... in the middle of making my DIY wet/dry filter and while choking on the fumes i read the label and it says "not for use on surfaces that exceed 400 degrees or aquariums so is it safe or no, has anyone ever really used it before?

Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:01 pm GMT   Reply      

I know that some silicone has anti mold additives that may be toxic to fish. I have the same stuff and I wouldn't use it within the tank. I tried calling the company but the person on the other end wasn't of much help.

I'd just get the silicone that's for use in aquariums.

I can't say if you'll kill your fish or not, but at least let it dry for a few days. Maybe you could get the aquarium stuff and put a layer over the stuff you've already used so to block any toxins that could leech into your tank.

Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:56 pm GMT   Reply      

then you got the wrong one...

did you get a non-clear silicone I...???



here...

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=21234

read the whole thing...

Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:59 pm GMT   Reply      

did some research. i guess it used to say safe for aquarium use but, for legal reasons they had to change it.... i guess it is the same stuff that all glass aquariums use to build there stuff

Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:25 am GMT   Reply      

I use the home hardware brand regular clear silicon that specifically states that it is safe for aquarium use...has no added anti-mold stuff. But maybe that stuff is only available in Canada.

Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:01 am GMT   Reply      

i read that thred on the cichlid fourm befor i posted this stuff, but i did get the cleag and is has no anti - mold stuff in it either... stinks all to hell though

Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:05 am GMT   Reply      

i hate buying stuff "made for aquariums" it is like .... lets duble the price and only give them half as much pisses me off its bs, $4 for 1 tube of the silicone vs like 8 for 1/4 the amount of the aquarium stuff. this is why instead of spending $200+ on a new wet/dry filter... or sump what ever you wanna call it i spent 25 at wal-mart and home depot and made my own.

Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:56 pm GMT   Reply      

truth... i spent 20 bucks on my wet/dry... and it's a 45g cap wet/dry...