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agoutihead
07/12/2007, 08:40 AM
im going to home depot later today, need silicone for baffles on the inside of my sump and overflow for the display.

what kind of silicone is reef safe?

moogoomoogoo
07/12/2007, 09:22 AM
I thinks its DAP that make some that specifically states on the packaging-"safe for aquariums". I get it at the local hardware store.

mkarston
07/12/2007, 09:48 AM
This is what I used when I just re-did my sump:
http://www.crlaurence.com/ProductPages/9/99AS_1102.html

It is aquarium safe. Both my LFS and glass shop carried it.

agoutihead
07/12/2007, 10:12 AM
well id like to pick up a product that home depot sells, this way i can get everything i need at one stop.

what do i need to look for in silicone to make sure its aquarium safe? will it actually say that?

Travis L. Stevens
07/12/2007, 11:27 AM
I prefer "GE Silicon 1: Window & Door"

agoutihead
07/12/2007, 11:30 AM
thats reef safe huh? if it is, im sure home depot sells it. ill pick it up thanks!

is that Starcraft II in your avatar the game? is it out yet?