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unclesalty 12-29-2011 06:07 PM

If anyone is paying the extra money for the All Glass Aquarium brand of silicone I might be able to sell them a bridge also!

unclesalty 12-29-2011 06:10 PM

GE and All Glass Aquarium have a "deal" going

Aquattro 12-29-2011 06:14 PM

Ya, 15 bucks is a lot to pay for a $5 tube of silicone. Especially if it's not black :razz:

Carrera75 12-29-2011 06:16 PM

I think that I'll try to get this one. Pretty pricey for such small amount.
http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/mc...e+-+3+oz..html

unclesalty 12-29-2011 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 665660)
Ya, 15 bucks is a lot to pay for a $5 tube of silicone. Especially if it's not black :razz:

I totally agree! AGA silicone is GE I to be exact

Aquattro 12-29-2011 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by unclesalty (Post 665663)
I totally agree! AGA silicone is GE I to be exact

I know...

Reef Pilot 12-29-2011 06:30 PM

I recently did some silicone work in a tank and got it from Home Hardware, 6.29 a tube. It is called Weather Shield, 35 year durability, and says right on the tube Safe for Aquariums.

jagermaier 12-29-2011 06:31 PM

As both Brad and Unclesalty mentioned, GE SCS1200 is a safe and very good choice. I've had many tanks built using this silicone and even recently used it on a bulkhead in my sump with only 24 hour cure time with no issues to any fish or coral including sps. I would recommend using it as long as you can find it.

unclesalty 12-29-2011 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jagermaier (Post 665671)
As both Brad and Unclesalty mentioned, GE SCS1200 is a safe and very good choice. I've had many tanks built using this silicone and even recently used it on a bulkhead in my sump with only 24 hour cure time with no issues to any fish or coral including sps. I would recommend using it as long as you can find it.

I just bought mine yesterday for $6.79 a tube and it comes in black also #1203. It is a silicone "construction adhesive" not a "sealant" like most. By far the best product out there and I would bet all tank builders use it.

BlueWorldAquatic 12-29-2011 06:37 PM

Here's a quick question..

When you made the transfer, did you re-use the water or sand? or both?

Maybe instead of blaming the silicone, it might have been the process of the transfer that caused the problem?

Aussie Gold Torch, Neon Green and Blue Wall Hammer, Orange Frogspawn, Galaxia are definately susceptible to bacteria issues. I know I have lost frogspawns by just sand landing on them.

The silicone with mildew inhibiter is definately a factor.

I apologise if someone already asked.

Ken - BWA


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