Is silicon grease toxic to reef tanks?
 

Following the instructions for the Kent Phos Reactor, I just tried using silicon grease on the o-ring...

Anyone know if silicon grease is toxic to reef inhabitants?

There were no warnings on the documentation about this, but I washed my hands really well afterwards. I assume there is some reason why there is "aquarium-safe" silicone and wonder if this gel might have the same issue.

-tE

Food safe silicone grease will be fine to use for things like o-rings.

This silicon grease came with an underwater camera I use when I'm snorkeling... It says "Do Not Eat" on it and doesn't say more than that... probably the wrong type, huh?

-tE

btw - any idea where to buy food safe silicon grease!?

is this what i'm looking for?

[url]http://www.refrig.com/siliconegrease.html[/url]

-tE

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10487139#post10487139 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tonyespinoza [/i]
[B]btw - any idea where to buy food safe silicon grease!?

is this what i'm looking for?

[url]http://www.refrig.com/siliconegrease.html[/url]

-tE [/B][/QUOTE] Man that amazes me, you can find anything that comes to mind on the net now a days :D

Home Deopt, Lowes, Ace Hardware, etc should all have it in the plumbing department. The stuff you used is likely the same.

pentair aquatics/lifegaurd makes a silicone lube. you can also get safe teflon lube at a pool/spa supply store under 'magic lube' or 'jack's 327'.

Doh! Never even thought about pool and spa suppliers.

awesome. thanks everyone!

Homebrew shop:beer:

adult toy store?

I don't think that's Silicone based, Bean. Probably water based.

Yeah most likely, but it was worth posting :)

Made me simle hehe