Resealing silicone question?

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Resealing silicone question?

Postby TimP » Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:42 pm

I'm about to re-seal a 20 gallon for use as a diy sump on my big tank and read online (maybe even here) that is is ok to use the GE Window & Door Silicone I. Is it in fact not an issue to use this one as opposed to the silicone II, since that one has mildew inhibitors that would be harmful to the fish. I figured that the $4.50 per tube price was much better then the almost $20 per tube price of the one from all glass aquarium. Thanks in advance all!
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Re: Resealing silicone question?

Postby donsfish » Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:30 pm

Yes it's safe.....100% silicone no additives

$20 for all glass? What the heck happened....I used to find it for about $8
Any day is a good day for watching the fish swim........
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Re: Resealing silicone question?

Postby OinKY » Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:56 pm

Ditto.
Any 100% pure silicone is safe once the volatiles are gone...that would be the acrid vinegar smell.
Just think about it.
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Re: Resealing silicone question?

Postby Blake » Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:11 pm

Wow, seems like I saw the Specific Aquarium Silicone at a LFS for 8.50$ per tube..

$20 is insane!
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Re: Resealing silicone question?

Postby TimP » Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:38 pm

Alright, thanks guys. I guess its time to start my first re-seal. :)

donsfish wrote:Yes it's safe.....100% silicone no additives

$20 for all glass? What the heck happened....I used to find it for about $8


I know, thats what I was thinking! It used to be cheap, but just this year I remember paying like $7 or $8 for a small squeeze tube of it.
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