Database Of Aquarium Safe Silicone (Add Your Aquarium Safe Product)

[Reef Puffer]

And all tho I wouldnt use it again, the ge II window and door sealant was used to build my sump and has been running safely so for about 2 years. Also used on my 30 gallon hex that currently houses breeder clowns. Also for about a year now with zero ill efects. I now use scs1200, mainly because im building larger tanks now and the ge2 just cant hold up.

[FitoPharmer]

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...ht=window+door
I should add my tank did not crash. I did however waste 6 months of time and money since the tank severely failed to thrive.

[ckmullin]

FitoPharmer, that silicon in question is a tried and true product which has been used widely by hobbyists. I've never heard on any forum or from any contact that GE I silicone causing any problems for anyone. Why it's #1 on the list, safe to use and easy to find for purchase.

Reef Puffer, I'm glad you have had no ill effects if it was the GE !! however that product is associated with problems due to the additives in that silicone and is widely documented on it's negative effects. If you haven't had problems, i'm quite happy since it's killed many other tanks...count yourself lucky.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by ckmullin

FitoPharmer, that silicon in question is a tried and true product which has been used widely by hobbyists. I've never heard on any forum or from any contact that GE I silicone causing any problems for anyone. Why it's #1 on the list, safe to use and easy to find for purchase.

It's believed that GE I had it's formula changed recently and has been blamed for several problems. I recall someone contacted GE and confirmed this.

[ckmullin]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

It's believed that GE I had it's formula changed recently and has been blamed for several problems. I recall someone contacted GE and confirmed this.

I'll phone them Tuesday.

[Aquattro]

Let us know!

[ckmullin]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Let us know!

A bit late as it's Wednesday however did make that call.

to quote "The Silicone I Windows and Doors formulation has not changed and is the same as in the past" also to quote "...other products do carry the mold inhibitor but this product does not."

So, from the makers mouth nothing has changed.

Anyone who wished to contact can do so via:
http://www.caulkyourhome.com/contact-us.php
1-866-275-4372

MSDS: http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov...ds&id=13039015

[FitoPharmer]

Originally Posted by ckmullin

FitoPharmer, that silicon in question is a tried and true product which has been used widely by hobbyists. I've never heard on any forum or from any contact that GE I silicone causing any problems for anyone. Why it's #1 on the list, safe to use and easy to find for purchase.

I thought the exact same thing when I purchased it. I had used it before several times with great success. But I can say the thread I initially linked to was posted for a reason. I remember seeing some threads on RC about this as well. I do not know if it was a single bad batch or product formulation change.

There are several types that are easy to get and say specifically food and or aquariums safe on the label. For the hassle of possibly doing it wrong compared to the slight cost increase of doing it right in the first place, why risk it? It reminds me of people suggesting buying calcium chloride driveway deicer for dosing.

[ashr]

*sticky*

[daplatapus]

This is what I've always used and never had any issues. I believe this is what lockrookie was referring to earlier as well