Silicon question

[Jhoussock]

I picked up some silicon for a diy plant project which seemed to work out well for those of you with tall tanks that want bigger plants. However I used large globs of silicone on the bottom of my plant stands (Tetra cotta saucer). I know this is way thicker than what we use for sealing tanks or windows. How do I know when it is safe. I've seen everything from 48 hours to 2 weeks. I'll post some pictures of the plants and the silicon areas.

[Jhoussock]

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[brewmaster15]

what kind of silicon?

al

[Jhoussock]

what kind of silicon?

al

Ge clear all purpose silicon 1 100% silicon

[Ewhonest]

im no expert but I would think a week would let it cure. But take a toothpick and stab the thickest part to make sure it's dried all the way through. Like you would test brownies from the oven

[Jhoussock]

Sounds good as long as nothing sticks to the toothpick I'm assuming? What about the environment? Just in the house in the ac or outside in the summer heat?

[Ewhonest]

Curing is curing as far as I know. as long as tempatures aren't extreme ( should say on the directions) it will cure all the same. 48 hours for a basic bead is what I do as a minimum, I usually wait at least a week no matter what though. So make a rough guess on how many beads of thickness it is and geussaply that to your time to cure. It's never a exact science so longer is always better. Especially with discus. Sorry dunno if that helps any lol

I would say at least 48 hours to a week after there is no more wet silicone.

[Neptune]

Be careful there! If you REALLY laid in there thick it may take a very long time to cure properly.

GE silicon in the tube is air cure silicon. It requires exposure to air and humidity. The less exposure to air and humidity the longer it takes.