Is GE silicone I is for reef?

mrhasan · #1 09-07-2012, 02:07 AM

I will actually have to attach some baffles to mode the aquaclear 110. Can I overcome this complexity of choosing the right silicone? Perhaps use some other adhesives? Suggestions?

11purewater · #2 09-07-2012, 02:09 AM

#16 acrylic glue

monocus · #3 09-07-2012, 04:50 AM

nuflex 333 aquarium sealant-you can order it from your local glass shop

dacookster · #4 09-07-2012, 04:23 PM

I built a sump refugium with Silicone I a year ago and although I've seen whole tank builds done with it, it pretty much wiped out all my softies. It definately changed or put something in the water.

tang daddy · #5 09-07-2012, 09:17 PM

Why nOT just buy aquarium safe silicone from the local store, $20 is no big deal when you could potentially lose 100's.

After hearing and seeing the horror stories online, I would not risk it!

mrhasan · #6 09-07-2012, 11:14 PM

Yah I have also decided buying the mariland silicon from Big Al's. Not taking the risk; not worth it to save a few $$.

Aquattro · #7 09-07-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tang daddy

Why nOT just buy aquarium safe silicone from the local store,

Because it's ridiculously marked up, it's a small tube and won't do larger jobs, and there are plenty of alternatives.

tang daddy · #8 09-08-2012, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Because it's ridiculously marked up, it's a small tube and won't do larger jobs, and there are plenty of alternatives.

Well Brad, I get my Aquarium safe silicone tubes for $15 but that's me, everyone else gets theirs at a store for probally around $20, a regular tube is $5 at hd, so really you're saving $15 but is the saving of $15 really worth losing your reef?

I am just sayin, for a cost of a dinner it's not worth the risk at least not for me.

Maybe in Victoria you get toothpaste tubes but here on the mainland we get standard silicone tubes, the size that fits caulking guns.... Again just sayin!