DIY - Projects & Ideas • G.E. Silicone 1

[fishkeeper54321]

Why dont you just go to Petsmart and buy Marineland aquarium silicone for 8 dollars?

[m1ke715m]

cuz ge makes the marineland silicone its the same product as the one for plastic sheets and the doors and windows one

[fishkeeper54321]

Oh OK Thanks going to buy some today for PVC caves.

[Ptyochromis]

I got a tube of GE silicone I window and door and proceeded to patch a 10g an a 46bow front. After its all said and done I read on the back in the smallest print ever "not for use below water level" ಠ_ಠ. Some people say safe, others say not safe. I guess I'll fill up the 10 and stick a tetra in it and see if it dies or not lol. How long should it take before I see death/sickness from whatever malicious chemicals may be in it?

[DJRansome]

It took 2-3 days for me.

[Ptyochromis]

Now I just have to find a spot for it....

But the fish had no symptoms? Just bellied up? I wold prefer to try and pull the fish out if it starts exhibiting symptoms..

[m1ke715m]

when i used the wrong kind they all laid at the bottom the next day and then started dying.. you'll know

[BillD]

I got a tube of GE silicone I window and door and proceeded to patch a 10g an a 46bow front. After its all said and done I read on the back in the smallest print ever "not for use below water level" ಠ_ಠ. Some people say safe, others say not safe. I guess I'll fill up the 10 and stick a tetra in it and see if it dies or not lol. How long should it take before I see death/sickness from whatever malicious chemicals may be in it?

The warning about not using below water is if used it as a caulk. It isn't marketed for aquariums.Unless something has changed, GE Silicone I for Windows and Doors, contains no mildewcides, and is safe.

[elimsprint]

I just found this link which was very helpful, http://albertaaquatica.com/index.php?showtopic=36149 I can get the Momentive RTV-103/108 through a local distributor (Interior Electronics) Anyone else in Canada looking for this product can find a retailer from this link, http://www.mgchemicals.com/distributors/canada/ab/
Kim

[Ptyochromis]

Sorry, totally forgot I was going to sacrafice a fish for the sake of science

Ill, clean the tank out with vinegar, rinse and let it sit with water for a day before I add a betta to it. Should I float something like translucent plastic to lower it's stress? or just let it in the empty tank?

[Phildo]

I would test with something like a danio. Bettas don't always use their gills and they are so hardy I would still be worried about putting other fish in after.

[B.Roberson]

here's what i did, go to ANY hardware/paint store, home depot/ lowes, fred meyer,up here in the pac northwest, in the paint section ..

.............then you dont have to worry bout ge I ge II or window /door,, kitch/bath.gutter or whatever!!....... It says safe for EVERYTHING!!

[Iggy Newcastle]

here's what i did, go to ANY hardware/paint store, home depot/ lowes, fred meyer,up here in the pac northwest, in the paint section ..

.............then you dont have to worry bout ge I ge II or window /door,, kitch/bath.gutter or whatever!!....... It says safe for EVERYTHING!!

Hey Roberson...

Does it come in black? I read your thread about your 90. Awesome setup, btw. I remember you mentioning you wish you had not used clear silicone on the sides. The reason for asking if it comes in black.