silicone sealant

---XR---

Jack Dempsey
MFK Member
Nov 11, 2006
4,110
23
38
Pa
i had bought a tube a while ago to seal up a leaky aquarium, and i had just read it today and it said it should not be used on aquariums, what kind of sealant can i use, brands, where to get , etc

thanks
 

rallysman

Polypterus
MFK Member
Aug 7, 2005
17,533
32
89
42
indiana
The GE type 1 that I use on everything says "not for aquariums", but it has never given me (or anyone that I know) a problem. What type did you get? Does it have mildew resistance?
 

---XR---

Jack Dempsey
MFK Member
Nov 11, 2006
4,110
23
38
Pa
rallysman;1078013; said:
The GE type 1 that I use on everything says "not for aquariums", but it has never given me (or anyone that I know) a problem. What type did you get? Does it have mildew resistance?
i bought Ge 2, i think it does
 

rallysman

Polypterus
MFK Member
Aug 7, 2005
17,533
32
89
42
indiana
---XR---;1078193; said:
i bought Ge 2, i think it does
Type 2 is a no go IME.....
Go with type 1 without mildew resistance.
 

---XR---

Jack Dempsey
MFK Member
Nov 11, 2006
4,110
23
38
Pa
rallysman;1078205; said:
Type 2 is a no go IME.....
Go with type 1 without mildew resistance.
alright thanks, back to the hardware store i go:)
 
zoomed.com
hikariusa.com
aqaimports.com
Store