F fishnutham Needs More Room! MFK Member Nov 25, 2005 2,677 0 36 Brantford,Ont,canada Feb 7, 2006 #1 how long must tank sealent setup before i add water its dry and firm now but not sure how long before it loses its toxic nature ..
how long must tank sealent setup before i add water its dry and firm now but not sure how long before it loses its toxic nature ..
JD_MAN Fire Eel MFK Member Aug 7, 2005 2,514 9 68 Indy Anna Feb 7, 2006 #2 If it is just the aquarium safe silicone..I let mine dry for at least 48 hours, before adding any water.
If it is just the aquarium safe silicone..I let mine dry for at least 48 hours, before adding any water.
J jayswan04 Feeder Fish MFK Member Feb 5, 2006 14 0 0 49 Ohio Feb 7, 2006 #3 i agree with jd the instructions on my sealant stated it would set up in 24 hours but needed 48 hours to totally cure.
i agree with jd the instructions on my sealant stated it would set up in 24 hours but needed 48 hours to totally cure.
S stotty Feeder Fish MFK Member Aug 12, 2005 3,504 17 0 55 essex uk Feb 7, 2006 #4 You need to let it dry for 48 hours before you can add the water back in it.
P phreakyfaerie Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 7, 2006 219 0 0 48 michigan Feb 7, 2006 #6 instructions on the stuff i use says 48 hrs
M mrchimps Jack Dempsey MFK Member Apr 4, 2005 23 0 31 48 Feb 8, 2006 #7 imo... 24-48 per tube, when re-attaching my glass to rubber i have waited 6 days.
softturtle Piranha MFK Member Jun 9, 2005 2,296 56 81 40 N.W. Indiana Feb 8, 2006 #9 If you can smell it, its probally not cured yet. At least thats what I go by.
G gentlegiant Feeder Fish MFK Member Feb 25, 2006 7 0 0 54 South Africa Feb 26, 2006 #10 depends how thick it is ..... i normally cant wait and fill within 12 hours just to cheak .....
