PDA

View Full Version : silicone Question???

GeneralGoldeneye
07-06-2009, 04:59 PM
Does walmart have aquarium safe silicone if so how do you tell if it is aquarium safe???
Rue
07-06-2009, 05:05 PM
Often times it will say...but generally if it says 'food safe' you're good to go (once it's properly cured).

If in doubt, don't use.
GeneralGoldeneye
07-06-2009, 05:06 PM
Its going to be used for my sump
Rue
07-06-2009, 05:09 PM
...doesn't matter. It still has to be safe.
GeneralGoldeneye
07-06-2009, 05:10 PM
...doesn't matter. It still has to be safe.

I know thats why i was wanting to make sure how to tell so i dont get the wrong kind
Rue
07-06-2009, 05:20 PM
...and that's why I posted:

Often times it will say...but generally if it says 'food safe' you're good to go (once it's properly cured).

If in doubt, don't use.
GeneralGoldeneye
07-06-2009, 05:24 PM
...and that's why I posted:

Thank you I will check after I get off work...
Northernguy
07-06-2009, 06:06 PM
GE Silicone II 100% rubber silicone is aquarium safe and about a third of the price of aquarium silicone.:22:
Jaster
07-06-2009, 06:12 PM
Or GE Silicone I 100% rubber silicone. (thats what I use)
Do not get anything that say tub or bath. Those contain anti mildew agents that are very harmful to your fish.
GeneralGoldeneye
07-06-2009, 11:20 PM
Ok got back from the store and I found
White Lightning 100% Silicone Sealant,
SiliconeUltra,
low odor All purpose
Clear

Please let me know If this kind is safe please thumbs2:
GeneralGoldeneye
07-07-2009, 12:33 AM
anybody know??? I'm kinda waiting to start till I know its safe
Inspiire
07-07-2009, 02:38 AM
Does it say for bath or showers? If yes, then one poster said its a no go.

I just bought some silicone today, but it says for bath and showers. ;[

Back to the store we go...
robflanker
07-07-2009, 02:39 AM
I wouldnt trust any silicone that wasnt the specific two mentioned by people. The GE II seems most popular but JAster says the GE I works too
GeneralGoldeneye
07-07-2009, 02:23 PM
I went to walmart and got GE 1 thanks
Jaster
07-07-2009, 02:37 PM
Just be sure to let it sit for a couple days (36-48 hours) to cure and you should be good to go. thumbs2:
Inspiire
07-07-2009, 07:00 PM
I've never worked with silicone before. I mean I have, but not like I'm describing.

Wouldn't it be hard to make decorations? i.e., glueing rocks together to make a cave? Wouldn't you have to hold the rock until it somewhat cured? That would be a pain.

I have used hot glue before. It cures super fast, and gives a good hold. The bad news, it fails miserably underwater. Whatever you just made, it will collapse under water. :\
robflanker
07-07-2009, 07:03 PM
I used clamps and gorilla glue effectively to make a slate decoration
Northernguy
07-07-2009, 07:06 PM
Masking tape,string,elastics,clamps... There are so many ways to do it.
GeneralGoldeneye
07-07-2009, 07:06 PM
:threadjacked:
robflanker
07-07-2009, 07:08 PM
:threadjacked:

Not really he asked about silicone to seal things, and we informed him of other ways to do it

Plus you got your answer
GeneralGoldeneye
07-07-2009, 07:20 PM
Not really he asked about silicone to seal things, and we informed him of other ways to do it

Plus you got your answer

I know I could care less I was jokeing:22:
robflanker
07-07-2009, 07:23 PM
Gah you need a smiley after the thread jacked sign then! lol :hmm3grin2orange:

apologies
Inspiire
07-07-2009, 07:29 PM
ROBFLANKER! QUIT hijacking my threadjack! Find your own next time!










lol, jk.