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02/26/2011, 10:18 PM
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What type of Silicone?
I am making and sump and want to know what type of silicone i could use for the baffles.
Would this work and be safe? http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053 Is there anything to look for in a silicone that makes in safe for aquarium use? Thank. Critofer |
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02/26/2011, 10:31 PM
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http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...1&ddkey=Search Says 'AQUARIUM SILICONE' right on it. lol Can't go wrong with that. Everyone was telling me the GE Silicone for windows and doors and to make sure it said 100% silicone. They ALL say 100% silicone so since I was a little iffy, I went with the DAP aquarium kind. Good luck. |
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02/26/2011, 11:59 PM
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When I built my sump and redid the seals on my 150 I used AGA's brand of aquarium silicone. Works great. I have yet to have 150 gallons of saltwater in my living room.
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02/27/2011, 01:30 AM
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I used Home Depot's GE 1 100% silicone without problem. In the back, the print should say "NSF approved for incidental food contact" or something similar. Home Depot also makes the GE 2 silicone which you should avoid, as it contains mold inhibitors.
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02/27/2011, 02:30 AM
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take a look at dow 999a or 795.
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02/27/2011, 07:51 AM
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+1 I have always used GE Silicone I and confirm that it does not have mold resistant (I always find the latter and then make sure the one that I am buying does not have the antifungal addition).
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02/27/2011, 07:52 AM
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Steve ---------------------------------- Current Tank Info: 2 separate 250G bowfront rimless ELOS tanks plumbed to 260G sump, 220G refugium, 220G frag, BK DeLuxe 300, 400W MH x4, closed loops, 3/4hp chiller x2, Phos reactor, Kalk reactor, Charcoal reactor, Ca reactor, 60G surge tanks, & a huge elec bill |
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02/27/2011, 08:15 AM
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