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Old 02-18-2013, 01:45 AM
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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.

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Old 02-18-2013, 10:11 PM
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This is what I've always used and never had any issues. I believe this is what lockrookie was referring to earlier as well
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Old 02-21-2013, 01:04 AM
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Personally from now on regardless I will only be using GE SCS1200 period. I have used a couple other brands in the past but only those that state aquarium safe on it.
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