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what silicone safe for fish?

Started by james, July 06, 2008, 10:51:28 AM

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james

Hi
I use to use a Canadian Tire brand that says its safe for aquariums , but Canadian tire no longer carries its own silicne. It now carries GE brand. They have type I and II. Which one is safe for aquarium use

Thanks James
55-g  Kribs. Busyi nose pleco, abino
25 gal yellow lab , Brichardi,
55-g white top Afra, Synodontus Alberti,
33- gal PS Demansoni
30-g Dim..Compressiceps , 55 gal  red swords, 
.30-g  P.S Flavus

Agnate

Silicone I and Silicone II from GE are both aquarium safe.  They don't say it, but they are.  Just make sure to get the clear stuff (as I don't know about the white one).

:)

Funkmotor

Silicone I is aquarium safe.  Silicone II is not, as it contains additives to kill fungus.

Check here.  They call it "BioSeal"
     http://www.caulkyourhome.com/waterproof_lead-in.html

I've personally used heaps of Silicone I and had no problems whatsoever.

Agnate

My bad, I didn't realize Silicone II isn't safe.  :(

speckledmind

Quote from: Funkmotor on July 07, 2008, 11:15:13 PM
Silicone I is aquarium safe.  Silicone II is not, as it contains additives to kill fungus.
Ditto

Here is what you will be looking for.

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james

55-g  Kribs. Busyi nose pleco, abino
25 gal yellow lab , Brichardi,
55-g white top Afra, Synodontus Alberti,
33- gal PS Demansoni
30-g Dim..Compressiceps , 55 gal  red swords, 
.30-g  P.S Flavus