im looking for black silicone to use on a tank. Went to Home Depot and was only able to fine GE silicone II with bioseal and this.
can this be used for tanks
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I don't think so. Your hand is blocking it, but I see something about "cured" and "mildew resistant". From what I can see I wouldn't risk it
Only way to know is to test it. Typically latex or acrylic based sealants are not used in favor of 100% silicones.
Having said that... MANY, of the compounds people say are fish unsafe have been successfully used by people before anyone told them they were unsafe. I would keep shopping personally. McMaster.com has many fish safe (proven) adhesives in stock and they ship overnight.
Having said that... MANY, of the compounds people say are fish unsafe have been successfully used by people before anyone told them they were unsafe. I would keep shopping personally. McMaster.com has many fish safe (proven) adhesives in stock and they ship overnight.
Don't use that silicone. Get a type that doesn't mention anything about mildew resistant or bio because it will leach chemicals into the water that are toxic to the fish. I usually get GE1 and it comes in several different colors.
a_c_arnold;3121022; said:
^^ well again that's what I'm talking about. That's the theory, and that's what people say, but I don't think anyone's tried every mildew resistant silicone and proven it to have killed their fish.
To be safe, I'd heed the advice and go GE1 or DOW 732/832. I'm just being an academic weenie.
If you want black silicone get DAP 100% silicone and make sure it doesn't say any thing about mildew resistant or anything like that.
black is the new clear silicone 
i'm glad we caught you before you used that mildew resistant stuff
i'm glad we caught you before you used that mildew resistant stuff
Thanks guys anyone know where to find the 100% DAP black silicone. I was at Home Depot and couldn't find any that was the only thing that was black. They had GE II but it had that bio guard stuff i it.