Silicone,Caulk?
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thegrog
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Either the 100% silicone that is meant for aquariums (says Aquarium Sealant right on package.....available at HD or Lowes in those hand-squeeze tubes) or anything that is 100% silicone without any color, dyes or chemicals to prevent mildew growth. The 100% silicone is available at most any home improvement or hardware store in various size tubes (hand squeeze or caulk gun style)
dhughesz28
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I am also looking at buying some silicone for my upcomming sump project. I need to but some bubble traps in. I went to Lowes last night to look. I found GE type I and type II silicone with and without color and anti mold additives. Now non of them said anything about use on an aquarium.
Would the clear type II (with no anti mold) be OK even though it doesnt say aquarium use?
I found a product made by DAP that was spacificly for aquarium use, would this be better?
Would the clear type II (with no anti mold) be OK even though it doesnt say aquarium use?
I found a product made by DAP that was spacificly for aquarium use, would this be better?
thegrog
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Originally Posted by dhughesz28
Would the clear type II (with no anti mold) be OK even though it doesnt say aquarium use?
I found a product made by DAP that was spacificly for aquarium use, would this be better?
The type II would be OK. I have used it without problems. However, I found that the DAP Aquarium use stuff is a little easier to work with and seems to be a little stronger of a bond to glass. Perhaps my imagination, but I feel it works better.
Would the clear type II (with no anti mold) be OK even though it doesnt say aquarium use?
I found a product made by DAP that was spacificly for aquarium use, would this be better?
The type II would be OK. I have used it without problems. However, I found that the DAP Aquarium use stuff is a little easier to work with and seems to be a little stronger of a bond to glass. Perhaps my imagination, but I feel it works better.