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txg8gxp
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 03:09 PM
100% silicone is 100% silicone right? So is all non-acrylic 100% silicone reef safe? Why wouldn't it be? I have some GE silicone 2 black 100%silicone I want to use in my sump, but I thought I would ask first.
Gseclipse02
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 03:19 PM
im pretty sure it was GE silicone 1 that was recommended to use but not sure if 2 will work
Gseclipse02
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 03:20 PM
that was for glass on glass
txg8gxp
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 03:21 PM
Yes glass to glass. I though silicone 1 was a no and 2 was ok. hahahaha
FireWater
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 03:53 PM
I believe the silicone 2 has a mold and mildew chemical in it, that I would not put in the tank. I want to say that 1 is what I used to mount the foam in my tank.
jesserettele
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 04:30 PM
I believe the silicone 2 has a mold and mildew chemical in it, that I would not put in the tank. I want to say that 1 is what I used to mount the foam in my tank.

You've got foam too? man I need to get on the ball.
Third Coast Tropical
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 04:37 PM
Dont use any that contains mold and mildew chemicals in it.
Gseclipse02
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 05:05 PM
its 1 just went and looked at what i had left over.... but were i put it on heavy it kind of turned yellowish no clue why tho
txg8gxp
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 05:30 PM
I have some silicone 2 and it does say not for underwater use. So, I got some silicone 1(no black though...Owell.)
Gseclipse02
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 05:38 PM
AD has the black for 15 i think
txg8gxp
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 05:42 PM
I called and they do have some in stock. Thanks


AD has the black for 15 i think
Gseclipse02
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 05:45 PM
np
FireWater
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 05:56 PM
Man, Jason has a little of everything in stock.

The silicone I used was the GE silicone 1 - just checked the leftovers. Where I used it it did not matter what color it was and I remember that Lowes and HD only had clear at the time.
txg8gxp
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 05:58 PM
They have two tubes in stock. Color isnt that big of a deal, I just thought it would look good. The sump will have some black eggcrate in it, so I though black silicone right look good.
FireWater
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 06:01 PM
They have two tubes in stock. Color isnt that big of a deal, I just thought it would look good. The sump will have some black eggcrate in it, so I though black silicone right look good.

Where did you find the black eggcrate?
txg8gxp
Thu, 28th Jan 2010, 06:18 PM
3/8 thick black from Regal Plastics. Great Price, I may have a spare 2x4 sheet if your interested.