Can I use Silicone while it's wet?

[Biff0rz]

Background - I have a fairly large glass sump (fish tank sump) but the last section was used for an ato - I no longer use it for ato and it's unused dry space. I want to remove the glass wall separating it from the rest of the sump. That'll be easy to remove the Silicone there. However, I want to move some of the other sections that are currently wet over, I want to add some horizontal room for a new skimmer. I plan to drain the sump and re-Silicone the spacers back in. But, do they need a curing/drying time before getting wet? If it needs to be dry I'm sort of wondering how I will do this - or - is there a different type of glue/sealant I can use that'll hold and is reef safe?

 

[Reef Tripp]

The sump has to be completely dry, apply special silicone for aquarium, without fungicides, the silicone dries to the touch in about an hour but complete curing takes 24 hours.

 

[Zer0]

It needs to cure before it can be used for liquid applications. You can use cyanoacrylate for wet applications, though.

 

[Biff0rz]

The sump has to be completely dry, apply special silicone for aquarium, without fungicides, the silicone dries to the touch in about an hour but complete curing takes 24 hours.

Thanks - I can get it emptied and then wait an hour. Was planning on using ge-1.

 

[Zer0]

Thanks - I can get it emptied and then wait an hour. Was planning on using ge-1.

That’s what I’ve used for all of my sumps and DIY AIO tanks. It’s great stuff. Just make sure it says 100% silicone.

 

[Biff0rz]

That’s what I’ve used for all of my sumps and DIY AIO tanks. It’s great stuff. Just make sure it says 100% silicone.

This? Says it's not for aquarium use.. Hmm

 

[Biff0rz]

This looks more like it

 

[theMeat]

Might need more than an hour to completely dry before you apply silicone. Wiping with alcohol will speed up the drying process

 

[Zer0]

The all-purpose one is what I’ve used in the past, but the other one should be fine as well. It says 100% silicone and mold-inhibitor-free, which is what you want.

 

[JGT]

If you have a small fan, place that on top. Will dry in no time.

 

[Biff0rz]

If you have a small fan, place that on top. Will dry in no time.

Yea was planning on that. Will a heat gun hurt or help? Was going to set it on low.

 

[JGT]

Warmer air will help. Just don’t place it directly on/at glass. And don’t leave it unattended.