GE Silicone I

FUA · #1 08/08/2007, 11:09 AM

can GE silicone I be used in aquariums? I know that silicone II has some kind of anti-mildew thing in it so it messes up your tank. but is number one ok.

Famous · #2 08/08/2007, 03:16 PM

Yeah silicone I works good. Silicone II has a mildicide in it that can be harmfull.

kgross · #3 08/08/2007, 05:34 PM

At least the older silicone I door and window does not have the bio-cide or what ever they are calling it now in it. But the kitchen and bath does, so stay away from it.

Kim

FUA · #4 08/08/2007, 06:31 PM

yeah i bought the kitchen and bath stuff and it said not for use in aquariums. I guess I will return it and try and get the regular stuff.

FUA · #5 08/15/2007, 05:42 AM

i found the old silicone I window and door. I am using that. hopefully everything works out as planned.

Der_Iron_Chef · #6 08/15/2007, 01:37 PM

What are you wanting to silicone? There are better products out there, depending on how strong you need the bond to be.

FUA · #7 08/15/2007, 07:30 PM

I am just putting in baffles for a sump and other things like that. What are the other products that are stronger ( I am assuming you are saying stroger for tank building).

Der_Iron_Chef · #8 08/15/2007, 08:05 PM

Apparently GE scs1200 & GE RTV108 are the best.

FUA · #9 08/15/2007, 10:45 PM

is that something you can get at home depot or is it something you have to special order.

plack · #10 08/15/2007, 11:26 PM

"Apparently GE scs1200 & GE RTV108 are the best"

Are you sure this has no chemicals that would leak in if used on the inside of an aquarium?

:-)

Paul

Der_Iron_Chef · #11 08/16/2007, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by plack
"Apparently GE scs1200 & GE RTV108 are the best"

Are you sure this has no chemicals that would leak in if used on the inside of an aquarium?

:-)

Paul

I'm positive!