EowynJane Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 I was wanting to make a tile cave for my BN and I was wondering if there was a specific kind of silicone that I should use? What is safe to use in an aquarium? I saw in one article regular construction silicone was used, I have to assume it is safe but I was wanting a little more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewels Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 wobie claims - "The GE Silicone I is aquarium safe" I have seen (exspensive) aquarium safe silicone @ my LFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geleen Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) wobie claims - "The GE Silicone I is aquarium safe"I have seen (exspensive) aquarium safe silicone @ my LFS. I have used this as well. mini_I mini_IMG_05MG_ Oooooops sideway's just lay on your side to view :smokey: John Edited November 8, 2009 by geleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 There is a great big long sticky post somewhere about the GE Silicone I. Bottom line is it is aquarium safe and cheap. I once paid $13 for a tube of "aquarium safe" silicone cause I didn't know better. Those crooks that took me on that one never got another dime from me. Now I know better, and so do you!. Boom :boom: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecan Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 where can u get this GE silicone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Pretty much any hardware store. Home depot, rona, totem, home hardware, all carry it. It's a very common item. Boom :boom: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 When looking for a cheap supply of silicon for plumbing some ponds, I found a 3-pack at Home Hardware for $10 - says "Aquarium Safe" in big letters right on the tube. GE might be a little more expensive, but you can get it in different colors and can be picked up anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecan Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 k thanks guys, i asked because i looked at HD a couple of weeks ago and could only see "not aquarium safe" stuff ill check out HOme hardware, and i have a specific brand to look for so that helps as well thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EowynJane Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 And a big thanks from me and my BN as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleshgear Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 the ge silicone 1 i think it says not for aquarium use. or not for under water, something like that but not sure.. it is safe, they just put it on there for there own protection. just make sure you get ge silicone 1 doors and windows, not bath and sink, bath and sink is bad. it has some sort of anti fugus or anti mold stuff in it which is bad. also, silicone 2 is not the right stuff. make sure that the silicone is dry for 24 hours before you put it in the tank. also while siliconing you should not even be near your aquarium because of the amonia or something that comes from the uncured silicone. also should be in a well ventilated area. it will stink. and the fumes are bad for you, i think you would have to be working with the uncured silicone for years for it too be bad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogdor Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 From what I've been told as long as the tube says "100% silicone" it's safe to use. I used a tube from Home Depot to build my sandstone cave system for my eel and have had no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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