Reef safe silicone

[.AcroKiller.]

Does any body knows were I can buy reef safe silicone locally to reseal an entire tank.

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[gmoney243]

I get mine from kmart. Called auto marine sealant

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[Loki]

Lowes for a few bucks per tube. Its what I used on my baffles a year ago and have had no problems. Make sure you get this exact one. The other has some non reef safe stuff in it.

EDIT: the picture above shows the silicone WITH mold inhibitor. You want to get the one WITHOUT it.

 

[Loki]

You want the #II not the #I

EDIT: I have only used GE I. You want to get the one WITHOUT the mold inhibitor.

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

+1 on GE silicone II

 

[.AcroKiller.]

Are these good enough to re seal a complete aquarium

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[orthokardia]

glass cages

 

[Loki]

This tank is only has GE II on it.

There is a local reefer that has made a 150 gallon tank and he said he used the GE II on that tank as well.

 

[Loki]

Also to reseal a whole tank I would wait a week (or as long as you can) before doing a leak test. Also leak test for a couple of days just to make sure you have a good time frame.

The tank in the picture above I did a leak test 24 hours after it was put together and the front panel released from the rest because the silicone hadn't had a chance to set. That's why I had to redo it.

 

[.AcroKiller.]

Also to reseal a whole tank I would wait a week (or as long as you can) before doing a leak test. Also leak test for a couple of days just to make sure you have a good time frame.

The tank in the picture above I did a leak test 24 hours after it was put together and the front panel released from the rest because the silicone hadn't had a chance to set. That's why I had to redo it.

Do you think Is worth rebuilding the tank or should I just trash it

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[ReefDVMs]

There is enjoyment in DIY rebuilding a tank, but if piece of mind is an issue, or in our case fear of personal disaster, then buying a new tank can cure a lot of that, its only money:smile:.

 

[redtop03]

GE II has the mold inhibitor in it and you do not want to use it,to my knowledge,GE I does not have anything detrimital to an aquarium but they will not label it as safe for an aquarium...

I used 9 tubes of GE I in my tank without any side effects but that still does not mean it is safe

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The GE Silicone 9.8 oz. Clear Silicone I Window and Door Caulk is permanently flexible, and adheres to most woods, ceramics, glass, aluminum, and steel. This caulk creates a weatherproof/watertight seal around your windows, doors, air conditioners and ductwork.

• Silicone caulk will not crack, chip, peel, or dry out
• Will adhere to most woods, ceramics, glass, aluminum, and steel
• Weatherproof and watertight for a good seal
• Permanently flexible
• Not recommended for masonry, concrete, stone, or oily woods
• MFG Brand Name : GE Silicone
• MFG Model # : GE012A 24C
• MFG Part # : GE012A 24C

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The GE Silicone II 9.8 oz. Clear Kitchen and Bath Caulk offers a 100% silicone formula for water-resistant and flexible qualities. This silicone caulk resists shrinking, cracking and crumbling.

• 100% silicone formula is water resistant and flexible
• Resists shrinking, cracking and crumbling over time
• Adheres to a wide variety of surfaces
• BioSeal offers mold and mildew resistance this is a big time no no for an aquarium
• Dries to the touch in approximately 30 minutes
• MFG Brand Name : GE
• MFG Model # : GE5040 24C
• MFG Part # : GE5040 24C

 

[.AcroKiller.]

GE II has the mold inhibitor in it and you do not want to use it,to my knowledge,GE I does not have anything detrimital to an aquarium but they will not label it as safe for an aquarium...

I used 9 tubes of GE I in my tank without any side effects but that still does not mean it is safe

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The GE Silicone 9.8 oz. Clear Silicone I Window and Door Caulk is permanently flexible, and adheres to most woods, ceramics, glass, aluminum, and steel. This caulk creates a weatherproof/watertight seal around your windows, doors, air conditioners and ductwork.

• Silicone caulk will not crack, chip, peel, or dry out
• Will adhere to most woods, ceramics, glass, aluminum, and steel
• Weatherproof and watertight for a good seal
• Permanently flexible
• Not recommended for masonry, concrete, stone, or oily woods
• MFG Brand Name : GE Silicone
• MFG Model # : GE012A 24C
• MFG Part # : GE012A 24C

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The GE Silicone II 9.8 oz. Clear Kitchen and Bath Caulk offers a 100% silicone formula for water-resistant and flexible qualities. This silicone caulk resists shrinking, cracking and crumbling.

• 100% silicone formula is water resistant and flexible
• Resists shrinking, cracking and crumbling over time
• Adheres to a wide variety of surfaces
• BioSeal offers mold and mildew resistance this is a big time no no for an aquarium
• Dries to the touch in approximately 30 minutes
• MFG Brand Name : GE
• MFG Model # : GE5040 24C
• MFG Part # : GE5040 24C

How long is your tank been together with the ge silicone

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[redtop03]

How long is your tank been together with the ge silicone

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over 3 years now,but in the way I used it,the silicon doesn't need any structural strength....with a plywood tank,the silicon acts only as a seal...if I were gonna build an all glass aquarium where the silicon has to hold the tank together,I would seriously consider using the appropriate aquarium rated silicon

this is good Silicone Aquarium Sealant | SiliconeDepot.com

these are a bit pricy but a lot of tank builders use these for their strength

Momentive RTV 108 clear Momentive RTV 108,Translucent One-Part Silicone Sealant,10.1 Ounce Caulker: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Momentive RTV 103 black http://www.amazon.com/Momentive-One-Part-Silicone-Sealant-Caulker/dp/B004V40OF2/ref=pd_sbs_indust_4

 

[Mike171]

Only get Silicone II for windows and doors the other one (sinks I think) has the mold inhibitor.

 

[Loki]

I really believe that the GE II is the one without the mold inhibitor. When you go to the store read the back of the tubes very carefully and get the one that does not say mold inhibitor.

What size tank are we talking about? If you are talking about a 40 breeder I would say no because you can get a new one for $40 with petco's $1 per gallon sale (going on now I believe).

 

[Loki]

I apologize. I grabbed the wrong tube when I took the picture. GE I* is what I siliconed my baffles in with.

The local guy sent me a picture of GE II and said to use that. I have no experience with GE II in my successful tank.

Again I used GE I for my reef tank and have had no issues with it. I will edit my other posts to not mislead anyone.

 

[redtop03]

I apologize. I grabbed the wrong tube when I took the picture. GE I* is what I siliconed my baffles in with.

The local guy sent me a picture of GE II and said to use that. I have no experience with GE II in my successful tank.

Again I used GE I for my reef tank and have had no issues with it. I will edit my other posts to not mislead anyone.

the GE I is what I used too,for my tank build and for the few sump dividers I've glued in,you can see on the label there that there's no mention of mold and mildew inhibitor....the GE II may have used a different formula before but it does have the mold and mildew inhibitor in it now and should not be used in an aquarium....

I also used the GE I to reseal a leaking 55g tank once but I wouldn't trust it's strength to build a tank from scratch with like say,anything over 25 or 30 gallons,really,it would depend on how tall the tank was though....that is where the water pressure really comes into play

come to think of it,they went through a relabeling a couple years ago,they could have very well renumbered the tubes...the new GE I tube looks very different than what I used on my tank,but what is important is to avoid the mold and mildew inhibitor

 

[_Alex_]

Momentive rtv 108 is what I use. Grangers carries it for like $5-$7 a tube. It's same stuff AGA uses to build there tanks and what most of the big name and reputable builders use. I have has great success with t on sump baffles but never tried building a tank


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[.AcroKiller.]

Has any body reseal an aquarium with sucess here

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