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Old 11-23-2011, 08:31 PM
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I have heard that as long as its not mildew resistant, its fine! but I have heard lots of things lol. you can also buy aquarium specific silicone at LFS but its more expensive, however sometimes you have to go with the cautious approach
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Old 11-23-2011, 08:41 PM
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I'm trying to recall but I think it's GE II that we use. I got tons of it when I built my tank in September. It will be for windows and doors. I think GEII is stronger than GE I on glass. As long as it's not mildew resistance you should be OK.
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Old 11-23-2011, 08:51 PM
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Home Hardware is where I found mine. It does say in the fine print for aquarium use.
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Old 11-23-2011, 08:57 PM
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GE silicone 1 for the win
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Old 11-23-2011, 09:06 PM
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I use GE I or II, depending on what's at the store. Make sure there's no mildew resistance, you're good.
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Old 11-23-2011, 09:11 PM
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I used GE I (no mildew resistance) to reseal my sump. I'm seeing NEON (literally) yellow and pink growth only where there is silicone. While I see a tiny bit of the pink in my display (not GE) it's abundance in the sump has me wondering if it's silicone related.

Anyone ever see/hear of this?
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Old 11-23-2011, 09:17 PM
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Thanks everyone. I'll go with the silicone 1
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Old 11-24-2011, 10:12 PM
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GE1200

We use that to build our tanks.

Call Edmonton Fasteners for it.

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Old 11-24-2011, 11:18 PM
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I agree with Ken, GE SCS 1200 silicon is the strongest stuff out there and is what our tank builder uses as well.
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