what silicone is appropriate ?

luweiba · 05/26/2009, 08:48 PM

I am looking at purchasing a 5 or 6 ft tank. I was told that Dow Corning 795 silicone are not suitable for aquarium. It is not meant for prolong underwater purposes. Is it true ? Also, is 16 mm thick glass tough enough for a 5 or 6 ft tank ? Thanks

Sisterlimonpot · 05/26/2009, 09:43 PM

First off:

To Reef Central
As far as silicone it seems the overwhelming choice is GE silicone found and home depot or lowes. Just make sure you get the one WITHOUT mold/mildew resistance. 16mm is plenty thick enough.

spleify · 05/26/2009, 09:56 PM

GE Silicone 1 make sure it is 1

tatmanfish · 05/27/2009, 02:13 AM

many fish stores carry specific aquarium silicone. id check there first.

thegrun · 05/27/2009, 08:05 AM

The GE Silicone #1 will cost you 1/2 of what you will pay for silicone at your LFS. Unless you just want to donate money to your LFS, or need a color you can't find at Home Depot or Lowes, go with the GE #1 (NOT GE #2 !!!).

05/26/2009, 09:56 PM	#3
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	GE Silicone 1 make sure it is 1 __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

05/26/2009, 08:48 PM	#1
luweiba Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 33	what silicone is appropriate ? I am looking at purchasing a 5 or 6 ft tank. I was told that Dow Corning 795 silicone are not suitable for aquarium. It is not meant for prolong underwater purposes. Is it true ? Also, is 16 mm thick glass tough enough for a 5 or 6 ft tank ? Thanks

05/26/2009, 09:43 PM	#2
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	First off: *To Reef Central* As far as silicone it seems the overwhelming choice is GE silicone found and home depot or lowes. Just make sure you get the one WITHOUT mold/mildew resistance. 16mm is plenty thick enough. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

05/27/2009, 02:13 AM	#4
tatmanfish Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 54	many fish stores carry specific aquarium silicone. id check there first.

05/27/2009, 08:05 AM	#5
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	The GE Silicone #1 will cost you 1/2 of what you will pay for silicone at your LFS. Unless you just want to donate money to your LFS, or need a color you can't find at Home Depot or Lowes, go with the GE #1 (NOT GE #2 !!!).