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jpeggerling
08/03/2006, 07:55 PM
Im in the middle of putting together a refugium. Can anyone tell me of some good silicone to use. I am converting a 10 glass. Im going to be using plexiglass baffles. Will Home Depot have want I need?

Jayreefer
08/03/2006, 08:25 PM
I use GE 100% silicone 1 for windows and doors. My plexiglass baffles have never come apart.

Rayman380
08/03/2006, 08:38 PM
I read not to use any silicones with mildew preventives. All of HD silicones have it. Petco or Pets Mart.

owsi
08/03/2006, 08:55 PM
HD and Lowes carry Aquarium safe silicones that are labled as such, Petco and Petsmart will have same product at alot higher price

truthdesigns
08/04/2006, 12:01 AM
Need to fing out what HD Charges They probally have larger volume.
http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?R=223&Nav=1&N=0&Ntt=silicone&sku=691976&familyID=4114&

azmorpheus
08/04/2006, 01:50 AM
I've used the GE silicone window and doors II many times, never had a problem. Dont use the kitchen and bath because those have the mildew stuff that is bad. I believe the difference betweent the GE silicone I and II is the II is a better bonding agent for glass to glass applicataions. the GE I will work just as well but is not as strong once cured.

jpslickorocks
08/04/2006, 09:44 AM
any thing that is 100% silicone is perfect.

Luis Ochoa
08/04/2006, 11:04 AM
I get the cheap stuff at Lowes, 100% silicone.

truthdesigns
08/04/2006, 11:51 AM
jpegg is glueing glass to acrylic does that require a special glue?

Also jegg I am going to cut those again with my skill saw!