**can not find Silicone I any more!!! so which one is next ?

[tomascw]

hi there
i read alot post many bca used Silicone I for fish tank! but i went to HD or Home Rona still can not find any Silicone I ..... , is that one discontinue now ?
what different Silicone I* and Silicone I ??? same or new package now ??

and i saw have :

Silicone I*
Silicone II
which one is safe for aquarium or any brand name ???
thks
and one more question, usually how long need to replace it again ?
thks

[Victor]

Really? I went to the Rona in Richmond last week and got a tube. I know there is a new silicone I, but really not sure if there are any additional contents in them

[Diztrbd1]

Not discontinued to my knowledge, Home Depot and Rona both carried it last time I was at them. It's the GE Silicone I. Do not use GE silicone II, it has harmful chemicals in it. Another option is Weather Shield Silicone sold at Home Hardware: Home Hardware - SEAL, SIL CLR 300ML
says aquarium safe right on it

[davefrombc]

They still carry Silicone I, but the labeling on the tubes has changed .. It is no longer the blue packaging shown in the sticky. I'll see if I can find a pic of the new packaging.

I guess I'll have to find a tube in the store to get pix . I can't find any of the new labeling on the net .

[Gregzz4]

Not discontinued to my knowledge, Home Depot and Rona both carried it last time I was at them. It's the GE Silicone I. Do not use GE silicone II, it has harmful chemicals in it. Another option is Weather Shield Silicone sold at Home Hardware: Home Hardware - SEAL, SIL CLR 300ML
says aquarium safe right on it

+1 on the Home Hardware, but stay away from the GE stuff.
Apparently, all of their formulas now contain mildew resistance. A friend on another site lost a whole bunch of corals and such just after X-mas due to GE.
You can also spend more and get Aqueon aquarium silicone @ the pet store. It's only $15 @ J&L. Don't know how much @ KE

[jirunta]

I know what you mean. I was looking for silicone the other day, it was 6 slots for silicone II but I managed to find silicone I after searching for 10 minutes. I got mine at the Home Depot near Gilmore Skytration station. I think I got a the smallest tube (toothpaste sized) for ~3$s?

I used it for my DIY CO2 Bell and it worked for a while until I decided it wasn't as good at diffusing CO2 into the water compared to sticking it straight into my powerhead. But while I used it (~a week) the RCS in the tank did not seem to have any problems what so ever.

[Vman]

You can always go to JL and get it there. They even carry black.

[pisces]

is that same Silicone I* = Silicone I ???
i saw only Silicone I* also!
can used for aquarium ?

[ninez]

I saw lots of GE Silicone I at Home Depot today.
However, it doesn't come in black or white or clear.

Oh, I get what you mean. I got a Silicone I* as well.

[Diztrbd1]

GE Silicone I window & door does come in clear and according to the website they have plenty in stock at Home Depot: GE Silicone | GE Silicone I, Window & Door Sealant, CLEAR, 290 mL | Home Depot Canada

this is apparently what the new tubes look like:


to my knowledge nothing but the tube has changed & only GE silicone II has the mold/mildew preventers in it as well as Kitchen & Bath stuff....but I could be wrong