I wouldn't use any of them unless it sayes "Food Safe" on the label..
Hi all,
For years I and many others have used GE silicone as an aquarium Sealant.. I went to buy some the other day and noticed that Both Type 1 and 2 both are now made with some kind of mold inhibitor... BIOSEAL..
http://www.geadvancedmaterials.com/g...l/bioseal.html
I would not advise using the GE Silicone anylonger if it has this additive.
hth,
al
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I wouldn't use any of them unless it sayes "Food Safe" on the label..
There used to be one that said not for aquariums and one that did not list it as " not for aquariums"..That was the one that was used...even though it didn't say it was aquarium safe...now both say not for aquariums and contain that new additive.
hth,
al
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Thanks for the warning Al! That is very good to know!
Amb
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thanks for the update Al. here are a couple of links for "aquarium safe" silicone sealants
http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?product_id=32
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...CID=C12188x007
Thanks for the Links Tim,
Lowes sells The Dap Sealer here...Its what I went with when I saw the GE Label change.... Its a bit more expensive than the GE, but still far cheaper than dead fish.......
the 2.8fl oz was enough to do a 40Gal tank...barely...and thats only $4.00 .
I just know alot of people, particularly old timers use the GE...Its come up before here...
Take care,
al
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Good Info to have
I've always been a little leary and just bought the ones that are marked "aquarium sealant" just to play safe. Costs A LOT more, but like AL said, cheaper than dead fish
Jim
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Not to be a wise guy, but that should be "siliconE", silicon is what computer chips are made of.
There are 10 types of people on this planet; those who understand binary, and those who don't.
Not to be a wise guy, but that should be "siliconE", silicon is what computer chips are made of.
Changes Made Larry I went back and changed it all to SiliconE
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I had posted this a few months ago, Al....
http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?t=52195
Joe
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I think July was one of those months I missed Joe@! Yep you posted it then! Belated thanks !
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I am re doing my tank as of now and I know someone mentioned here about
a good Silicon "Remover".....
Anyone????????
Ya,
I have most of it off with a Razor already but I saw somewhere on the forums that there is a "Cleaner" that gets off the little parts still stuck...