Where to get a case of silicone for tank.

zum14 · #1 05-27-2010, 01:53 AM

Hey, so im trying to track down a case of silicone. Ive read through a lot of the great debates on silicone. Im thinking maybe GE 1200 black. I have a tank im going to do and one I need to re seal so I figured a case. It seems tough to track down in PG. Maybe im calling the wrong places. Anyone know where to get some, or in Van too works.Thanks.

Madreefer · #2 05-27-2010, 02:06 AM

Stay away from any LFS. Too expensive. Try Northern Hardware. It's cheap there and they have aquarium safe silicone.

whatcaneyedo · #3 05-27-2010, 02:09 AM

Home Hardware sells regular clear 'safe for aquariums' (thats what it says on the tube) silicone in both caulking gun tubes and hobby size tubes.

tinman · #4 05-27-2010, 02:12 AM

go to home hardware
weathershield interior/exterior green label says right on it safe for aquariums
3 pak for 10 bucks
6 months no issues in my sump!
weathershield part#2031-205
300ml tube

zum14 · #5 05-27-2010, 02:16 AM

Ya Ive used that stuff for a reseal job, but for the tank im going to build im thinking i had better find a construction grade silicone to hold everything together. Also im kinda keen on trying black for this next one. Thanks though.

shrimpchips · #6 05-27-2010, 02:17 AM

Acklands Grainger will have all the construction grade silicones you need for your tank:
http://maps.google.ca/maps/place?hl=...90058500095657

zum14 · #7 05-27-2010, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by shrimpchips

Acklands Grainger will have all the construction grade silicones you need for your tank:
http://maps.google.ca/maps/place?hl=...90058500095657

Ive never tried them, ill call and ask, Thanks!

lastlight · #8 05-27-2010, 03:16 AM

Here's a great read on silicones. I read the whole thing one night it gets heated! But from here and reading over the past few years I hear a ton of good things about the GE RTV 108. I have heard of many using the 1200 tho as well.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...d.php?t=118131

#9 05-27-2010, 05:31 AM

3M also has a new silicone for marine applications I am going to give it a go on my next tank. Once cured it should be fine I believe it's an RTV type silicone. It's about $12.00 a tube clear only and I mean really clear.
Bill

zum14 · #10 05-27-2010, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bvlester

3M also has a new silicone for marine applications I am going to give it a go on my next tank. Once cured it should be fine I believe it's an RTV type silicone. It's about $12.00 a tube clear only and I mean really clear.
Bill

Ill do some research on that, this tank im building though is already going to be a "test" so I want to eliminate the silicone as a possible and go with a tried and tested. Thanks for the info though.