Any one ever had there tank blow out?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Glassdude

Unfortunatly black silicone is not sronger than clear..Thats a myth..

Actually, no. The black "silicone" typically used is GE 1200, which is stronger than clear regular silicone. That being said, clear is not too weak for a tank

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Actually, no. The black "silicone" typically used is GE 1200, which is stronger than clear regular silicone. That being said, clear is not too weak for a tank

One of the local tank makers uses clear ge-1200 for all his tanks.
I doubt that any commercial manufacturer is using anything less.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Ross

One of the local tank makers uses clear ge-1200 for all his tanks.
I doubt that any commercial manufacturer is using anything less.

Didn't know it came in clear, I've only ever seen black. Good to know

[The Guy]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Actually, no. The black "silicone" typically used is GE 1200, which is stronger than clear regular silicone. That being said, clear is not too weak for a tank

I try and use tanks with black silicone both my Hagen tanks use black silicone and have thicker glass as well, hope I never have any leakage problems. so far so good.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by clown lover

I try and use tanks with black silicone both my Hagen tanks use black silicone and have thicker glass as well, hope I never have any leakage problems. so far so good.

My current tank is clear but resealed with black (regular) silicone. Water is still on the right side of the glass