Is there any reef safe clear sealant?

Mishap · 11/02/2006, 12:24 AM

Besides an epoxy resin, is there any type of clear sealant that can be used INSIDE the tank? something like polyurethane?

Thanks in advance,

Matt

reefD · 11/02/2006, 01:23 AM

for what use? for coral holds or sealing a leak...etc? what use?

samtheman · 11/02/2006, 06:17 AM

Is the clear silcone used to hold the tank together poison?

JoeyK@OCMD · 11/02/2006, 07:10 AM

I have used PERFECTO MANUFACTURING AQUARIUM SEALANT and I have never had a problem.

skeeter-doc · 11/02/2006, 09:03 AM

ya, I thought all sealant, once cured, was fine and ready to use/reef-safe, ...

rreddick · 11/02/2006, 10:09 AM

You need to use 100% pure silicon, most of the stuff sold at the DIY centers is not, contains midicide etc which while kill fish and inverts, even after it is cured. Look for a package that states aquarium safe, if it does not state that then do not use it. Also, if you are working in a dry tank, you can use any of the epoxy systems as the cure to a non toxic bond. The best out there is made by 3M, fast cure time.

Ron

Travis L. Stevens · 11/02/2006, 10:27 AM

If you're looking at silicon, you can get a whole tube from your local hardware store. GE Silicon I: Window & Door (100% Silicon - Clear) is the exact same stuff as any of the commercial available "aquarium safe" stuff and at a fraction of the cost. A huge tube used in a caulking gun costs $3.97 from my local Lowe's

chrisstie · 11/02/2006, 11:15 AM

qoops wrong thread ignore me sorry!

reefD · 11/02/2006, 07:23 PM

as stated silicone (100%) is reef safe once dried. also thier are epoxies that dry in the water without effecting tank inhabitants. again what do you want it for?

Mishap · 11/03/2006, 01:09 AM

I want to coat the foam background I made just for peace of mind. I've been doing a test with a damsel and its still alive, but I wanna be safe.

Link for reference....

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=946293

11/02/2006, 12:24 AM	#1
Mishap Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 977	Is there any reef safe clear sealant? Besides an epoxy resin, is there any type of clear sealant that can be used INSIDE the tank? something like polyurethane? Thanks in advance, Matt

11/02/2006, 01:23 AM	#2
reefD Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Schenectady,New York Posts: 4,968	for what use? for coral holds or sealing a leak...etc? what use? __________________ DAVID Current Tank Info: it has four sides and a bottom...oh yeah and it has water in it. lol

11/02/2006, 10:27 AM	#7
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	If you're looking at silicon, you can get a whole tube from your local hardware store. GE Silicon I: Window & Door (100% Silicon - Clear) is the exact same stuff as any of the commercial available "aquarium safe" stuff and at a fraction of the cost. A huge tube used in a caulking gun costs $3.97 from my local Lowe's __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

11/02/2006, 11:15 AM	#8
chrisstie Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,727	qoops wrong thread ignore me sorry! __________________ You lookin' at my wrasse? Current Tank Info: I find it odd that there are children starving in this country and yet we euthanize millions of stray dogs and cats every year and then incinerate the bodies. Not only that, but we make it illegal to butcher the meat. -MarkS

11/02/2006, 07:23 PM	#9
reefD Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Schenectady,New York Posts: 4,968	as stated silicone (100%) is reef safe once dried. also thier are epoxies that dry in the water without effecting tank inhabitants. again what do you want it for? __________________ DAVID Current Tank Info: it has four sides and a bottom...oh yeah and it has water in it. lol

11/02/2006, 06:17 AM	#3
samtheman Moved On Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 605	Is the clear silcone used to hold the tank together poison?

11/02/2006, 07:10 AM	#4
JoeyK@OCMD Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 163	I have used PERFECTO MANUFACTURING AQUARIUM SEALANT and I have never had a problem.

11/02/2006, 09:03 AM	#5
skeeter-doc Moved On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TX Posts: 1,643	ya, I thought all sealant, once cured, was fine and ready to use/reef-safe, ...

11/02/2006, 10:09 AM	#6
rreddick Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brewster, MA Posts: 224	You need to use 100% pure silicon, most of the stuff sold at the DIY centers is not, contains midicide etc which while kill fish and inverts, even after it is cured. Look for a package that states aquarium safe, if it does not state that then do not use it. Also, if you are working in a dry tank, you can use any of the epoxy systems as the cure to a non toxic bond. The best out there is made by 3M, fast cure time. Ron

11/03/2006, 01:09 AM	#10
Mishap Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 977	I want to coat the foam background I made just for peace of mind. I've been doing a test with a damsel and its still alive, but I wanna be safe. Link for reference.... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=946293