D docturtle91b Gambusia MFK Member Nov 4, 2011 339 9 18 leland nc swampsylvania Dec 2, 2011 #1 I was given some older tanks the other day, a 55 and a 29 gallon. The 29 has really thick glass and black silicone. Is that normal on older tanks? I'm just worried it might be something toxic to the fish.
I was given some older tanks the other day, a 55 and a 29 gallon. The 29 has really thick glass and black silicone. Is that normal on older tanks? I'm just worried it might be something toxic to the fish.
bbortko Polypterus MFK Member Mar 3, 2010 3,167 222 96 Northwest, Indiana Dec 2, 2011 #2 You can still get black silicone on new tanks.
D docturtle91b Gambusia MFK Member Nov 4, 2011 339 9 18 leland nc swampsylvania Dec 2, 2011 #3 Cool. Thanks for the info. I hadn't seen it and didnt want to risk it.
Eupterus Gambusia MFK Member Dec 11, 2006 934 2 16 Bennington, VT Dec 2, 2011 #4 It's fine, silicone comes in black too. It's a personal preference issue.
12 Volt Man Arapaima MFK Member May 24, 2007 6,669 1,045 203 canada Dec 2, 2011 #5 its a lot better than clear as it doesn't show the algae as much and won't discolour with medications. I will never buy another tank with clear silicone, ever. for my 150g build in my sig, i even had the tank custom done with black as it was only available in clear from Aqueon (aka All Glass) congrats and enjoy your new tank
its a lot better than clear as it doesn't show the algae as much and won't discolour with medications. I will never buy another tank with clear silicone, ever. for my 150g build in my sig, i even had the tank custom done with black as it was only available in clear from Aqueon (aka All Glass) congrats and enjoy your new tank