Stacey Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 (edited) One of my nerite snails is an accomplished escape artist........ and I'm getting a little tired of picking him up off the carpet behind the tank. I would like to cover the accessory holes in the lid with pieces of plastic canvas, (stuck on with the silicone, obviously.) Usually when I glue something for the tanks I leave it for a week. (usual water change interval) But obvoiusly that's too long to leave the lid off, unless, of course, I want to to find the cat swimming with the fishes. :bang1: Anyone know how long I should leave the lid off to dry? Or have any suggestions for a temporary tank cover while it's drying? thanks Edited December 5, 2007 by Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshkpr4evr Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Most conventional aquarium silicones require 24 hours to completely cure. This is also in a dry environment. I would consider allowing at least 24-30 hours in your case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 okay....... just need to find something for a temporary cover then. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 As long as you don't submerge the lid or drop any silicone in the tank you can leave it on. Or take it off glue thepiece on and replace it immediately as thiswill not hurt your fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 As long as you don't submerge the lid or drop any silicone in the tank you can leave it on. Or take it off glue thepiece on and replace it immediately as thiswill not hurt your fish. Good to know, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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