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Old 04-01-2016, 05:58 AM
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Thanks AL,

Any advice on a good sealant/silicone to use that will seal in one day, and be easy to spread over the old stuff?
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Old 04-01-2016, 08:08 AM
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you should use 100% silicone and from your 1st post (Unfortunately the acrylic sheets have caved on each other) you used too thin of acrylic sheets.
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Old 04-01-2016, 08:51 AM
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Thanks for the input. How thick do I want to go?
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Old 04-01-2016, 04:54 PM
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Hey, for silicone, you should use GE SCS1200. It is an industrial grade adhesive sealant. It IS aquarium / reef safe and used by most tank builders. Some LFS's do carry it.

I have sealed several tanks with it, and once dry it is almost impossible to pull off.

Hope this helps, good luck on the repair!

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Old 04-01-2016, 05:21 PM
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Thanks I'll run down to Rona and grab some.
This will be a pain in the @$$ to say the least, ad I don't think I'll be able to completely dry my sump.
I'd be more than happy to accept volunteers for help lol.
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Old 04-01-2016, 06:22 PM
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I had the same thing happened
I'd reccomend a shop vac and lots of paper towel!
You can also use rtv silicone, Canadian tire has it. Super strong hold compared to regular silicone.
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