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02/16/2013, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Atlanta, Ga
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Is this silicone in tank safe??
Is this brown silicone safe?? It seems to be intact but wanted to get other suggestions. I just bought this tank and brought it home and started to clean it up. The tank had water in it when I picked it and seemed to be holding water. What do y'all think??ImageUploadedByTapatalk1361066142.902675.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1361066171.380734.jpg
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02/16/2013, 08:06 PM
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Location: Ajax, Ontario
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My 120 looks like that. The silicone has just aged and maybe degraded a little. My tank holds water just great, if yours is doing the same dont worry about it
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02/16/2013, 08:28 PM
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That's good to hear. When I finish cleaning the tank, I'll probably fill it up and check it again.
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02/16/2013, 08:45 PM
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Location: Calgary, Canada
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I would be concerned if the person sold you that tank had ever used it as a quarantine tank. He may have used copper in the tank to treat sick fish or something and that can seep into the silicone. Unless the tank is over 5-7 years old I don't see how silicone can turn that color unless he is just really bad at taking care of the tank.
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02/16/2013, 10:34 PM
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It's a 175 gal bow front. I hope he didnt use it as a QT. lol
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