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Title: Silicone
Post by: aidensmomma2000 on June 26, 2005, 09:59:06 AM
So I need to spend 10$ on a bit of silicone at SP or can I use the home depo stuff? Im assuming they have tank-safe stuff for a reason, but of course they also try and sell betta water  :roll:
Title: Re: Silicone
Post by: Nelson on June 26, 2005, 10:08:56 AM
Quote from: "aidensmomma2000"So I need to spend 10$ on a bit of silicone at SP or can I use the home depo stuff? Im assuming they have tank-safe stuff for a reason, but of course they also try and sell betta water  :roll:
Robin you can use ANY silicone that states it's "aquarium safe'.  You can pick it up at any major hardware store.  Picked up a large tube (caulking gun size) at Canadian Tire some time ago but don't recall the price - wasn't expensive though.  Not sure if they carry smaller tubes.
Title: Silicone
Post by: FishPassion on June 26, 2005, 10:37:54 AM
I bought large tubes of aquarium safe about 5 6 dollars
Title: Silicone
Post by: gvv on June 26, 2005, 02:09:15 PM
I'm using CT mastercraft silicone"Window and Door" 67-0860-4. Just check that it is transparent, not white.
I only wish they have black silicone in the hardware stores :(
Title: Silicone
Post by: aidensmomma2000 on June 26, 2005, 05:06:14 PM
That mastercraft stuff was the only stuff I found that was aquarium safe! Thank you!
Title: Silicone
Post by: BigDaddy on June 26, 2005, 09:32:09 PM
One of the GE Silicones is safe... I believe GE I.

GE II (if I'm not mistaken) specifically says it is NOT for aquarium use... so I'm assuming that omission on the GE I means it is safe for aquariums
Title: Cf
Post by: james on June 26, 2005, 10:35:58 PM
Hi
I have been using CT silcone for years with no problem. They recently changed the color of the tube.
And it under $5
Make sure you let it cure properly ( at least3 days)before adding water
James :lol:
Title: Silicone
Post by: aidensmomma2000 on June 27, 2005, 12:48:22 AM
Yeah it was only 2.99  :D