what brand silicone to replace glass on tank?

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viperman100

viperman100

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sorry guys this may be a newbie question but I have never done this so I was wondering what to get. I have to replace the bottom on a 6foot 210ga tank, is there any particular brand I should be looking to use? also if its something other than what I can get at home depot please let me know where to get it. thanks.
 
GE silicone I. it's the same stuff that GE puts in the super overpriced tubes for All-Glass. works great just make sure everything is very clean. u can get it at homedepot
 
GE Silicone I is right.

Not to be confused with Silicone II which is usually right next to it on the shelf, which has chemicals in it to prevent mold and mildew from forming, which I'm guessing would be toxic in a closed system like an aquarium.

I just resealed an aquarium with the stuff and make sure you do it in a well-ventilated area. I'd even place a fan near the tank, I gagged more than a few times, the fumes that come off of it are incredibly caustic....
 
But just be careful some say not for aquarium use.
 
thanks guys, great info. to remove the residue of the old sealant should I just use a razor blade or is there anything I could use such as water, chemicles or anything like that?
 
I used rubbing alcohol to clean up the areas where the new sealant will go after the old stuff is scraped off, with something like a razorblade. Wait for the alcohol to dry off before attempting to reseal.
 
thanks again guys I will get to work now and hopefully be posting positive results, I've never replaced any part of a tank before so we'll see how it goes.
 
bukster;1354020; said:
GE silicone I. it's the same stuff that GE puts in the super overpriced tubes for All-Glass. works great just make sure everything is very clean. u can get it at homedepot
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Have you got a Manufacturer related reference for that? I'd love to put that in a sticky, but I need positive proof.

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elevatethis;1354064; said:
GE Silicone I is right.

Not to be confused with Silicone II which is usually right next to it on the shelf, which has chemicals in it to prevent mold and mildew from forming, which I'm guessing would be toxic in a closed system like an aquarium.

I just resealed an aquarium with the stuff and make sure you do it in a well-ventilated area. I'd even place a fan near the tank, I gagged more than a few times, the fumes that come off of it are incredibly caustic....
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There is a GE Silicone II for Doors & Windows that does not have the BioSeal in it.

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Dr Joe

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