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Title: what silicone safe for fish?
Post by: james on July 06, 2008, 10:51:28 AM

Hi
I use to use a Canadian Tire brand that says its safe for aquariums , but Canadian tire no longer carries its own silicne. It now carries GE brand. They have type I and II. Which one is safe for aquarium use

Thanks James

Title: Re: what silicone safe for fish?
Post by: Agnate on July 06, 2008, 12:44:54 PM

Silicone I and Silicone II from GE are both aquarium safe. They don't say it, but they are. Just make sure to get the clear stuff (as I don't know about the white one).

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Title: Re: what silicone safe for fish?
Post by: Funkmotor on July 07, 2008, 11:15:13 PM

Silicone I is aquarium safe. Silicone II is not, as it contains additives to kill fungus.

Check here. They call it "BioSeal"
http://www.caulkyourhome.com/waterproof_lead-in.html

I've personally used heaps of Silicone I and had no problems whatsoever.

Title: Re: what silicone safe for fish?
Post by: Agnate on July 08, 2008, 08:38:38 AM

My bad, I didn't realize Silicone II isn't safe. :(

Title: Re: what silicone safe for fish?
Post by: speckledmind on July 13, 2008, 08:44:17 AM

Quote from: Funkmotor on July 07, 2008, 11:15:13 PM
Silicone I is aquarium safe. Silicone II is not, as it contains additives to kill fungus.

Ditto

Here is what you will be looking for.

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Title: Re: what silicone safe for fish?
Post by: james on July 23, 2008, 09:22:35 PM

Thanks for the info

OVAS

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