Silicone sealant for aquariums

[davefrombc]

People have asked several times for aquarium safe silicone.
The silicone that is most readily available at a decent price is GE Silicone I. It is aquarium safe and has been used by aquarists to build and repair aquariums since it was originally released.
Here is a picture of the tube you want . Click the attached picture to see the larger view of it .
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[Claudia]

This should b a stiky as many members are always asking about it

[O.C.D Fishies]

This is what we used to reseal our tank and it has worked great. Good thread Dave

[budahrox]

Sticky, sticky sticky sticky!!!!!!!

[fkshiu]

Done.

Happy siliconing.

[neven]

i am always happy when i silicone things

[InfraredDream]

Me too
My husband and kids just finished some awesome decorations out of rocks we collected on Sunday. I should probably make some pictures tomorrow before they goes into tanks.
And maybe some when they are actually in the tanks
Thanks for the sticky! I was one of the those asking about it a month or so ago

[Hammer]

Ditto on the GE I

Have used it succesfully a number of times. I read somwhere that it used to say "for aquariums" but because of liability..took it off.

[gklaw]

When I was building stuff for my SW including calcium reactors, which some member still running after 10 years, I use Dow Corning 999. I can still get them through wholesale.

Strong bond and no harm to fish. When I was researching, I talked to the Dow Corning. They advised me that it was used by SeaWorld. It does give out a bit of vinegar when curing.

I can problem get it with tax for around $8 a tube. Have not bought one for a while. Probably need to buy a case of 20. Unless someone know where to get them by the tube - glass shop used to sell them.

[mikebike]

When I was researching an adhesive for my polyethylene and glass box pond I asked here for some suggestions.

I was told that the best aquarium glass to glass silicone was:
You want GE SCS1200 construction silicone. Most tank makers use it including for construction of glass/acrylic sumps. Here's the data sheet:

http://www.siliconeforbuilding.com/S...00Construction

Thanks to "fkhiu'