Tweet
Where do i buy sillicone? I need to reseal my 180 gallon tank. I went to HomeDepot, Lowes and Ace and neither of them had sillicone for an aquarium tank.
-
Last edited by rama; 06-05-2010, 10:45 PM.300 Gallon Moshi, Clown loaches.
180 Gallon Red Bulu, Clown Loaches.
120 Gallon Ikola, Clown Loaches.
92 Gallon Duboisi, Clown Loaches.
40 Gallion fry.
10 Gallon fry.
33 Gallon Shrimp.
4000 Gallon Koi. -
it wont be labeled for aquarium use. buy GE silicone I 100% silicon they sell it at HD and Lowes. -
+1 make sure it say's window & door. not bathroom. Check the color and get clear. Unless you want the black.Originally posted by cichlid1409 View Post200
200
200
150
135
75
55
55
Trophs & Petros ONLYComment
-
thanks guys!Originally posted by cichlid1409 View Post
but the label clearly stated. "not for use below the water line or aquariums"300 Gallon Moshi, Clown loaches.
180 Gallon Red Bulu, Clown Loaches.
120 Gallon Ikola, Clown Loaches.
92 Gallon Duboisi, Clown Loaches.
40 Gallion fry.
10 Gallon fry.
33 Gallon Shrimp.
4000 Gallon Koi.Comment
-
Yea thats what it says but it's ok. Iv'e used about 50 tubes of it in tanks over here. no problems.200
200
200
150
135
75
55
55
Trophs & Petros ONLYComment
-
Okey! how many should i get to seal a 180 gal tank?300 Gallon Moshi, Clown loaches.
180 Gallon Red Bulu, Clown Loaches.
120 Gallon Ikola, Clown Loaches.
92 Gallon Duboisi, Clown Loaches.
40 Gallion fry.
10 Gallon fry.
33 Gallon Shrimp.
4000 Gallon Koi.Comment
-
I would buy 2 tubes of GE I --- you should be able to do the work with one.. but running out in the middle of the job is a MAJOR no no.... Return the second tube if you didnt break into it.
When resealing, a small bead works better than a huge glob...
John Fshfrk can tell you more !
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret ThatcherComment
-
Thanks! I will get 2.300 Gallon Moshi, Clown loaches.
180 Gallon Red Bulu, Clown Loaches.
120 Gallon Ikola, Clown Loaches.
92 Gallon Duboisi, Clown Loaches.
40 Gallion fry.
10 Gallon fry.
33 Gallon Shrimp.
4000 Gallon Koi.Comment
-
I have extra tubes of black if you need it.Comment
-
Thanks, but i used clear. how many days before i can test with water?Originally posted by ssrprelude View Post300 Gallon Moshi, Clown loaches.
180 Gallon Red Bulu, Clown Loaches.
120 Gallon Ikola, Clown Loaches.
92 Gallon Duboisi, Clown Loaches.
40 Gallion fry.
10 Gallon fry.
33 Gallon Shrimp.
4000 Gallon Koi.Comment
-
I always wait at least 4 days. If you can't smell it after 2-3 days you are probably OK. Put a fan over it and you will speed the prossess.200
200
200
150
135
75
55
55
Trophs & Petros ONLYComment
-
Hi
I have been a way for a while but through John's encouragement have gotten involved again.... Thank you John...
With that in mind...
I have used GE I silicone and recommended to another person over in the New York area... His tank was only 135 gallon... He waited two days...
After two days.. filled the tank up and upon the 4th day...... he was ripping his carpet up.... half the tank was drained... and he did the remaining half draining...
Needless to say, his wife is not too happy. Father's day was not too good... and my name is not Bill anymore...
I have read on some other posts that there is silicone that is composed stronger than other silicone........
GE I says its 100 percent silicone... Does that mean it cannot be made any stronger?? Or that it is as strong as it will get??
It is my belief that this individual in New York did not quite seal this tank right as it was a leaker when he bought it and it leaked in the same area as before so am not totally sure what is going on.
Any thoughts???
BillComment
-
GE Silicone 1 is the correct one to use, the fact that it leaked after being resealed could be attributed to any number of things.
1.) Was there any old silicone in edges?
2.) Was 2 days long enough to fully cured silicone?150G Tropheus Moorii Ilangi
125G Tropheus Moorii Ilangi
115G TanganyikanComment
-
2 guys with great info westleydwnunder & phishphreek
200
200
200
150
135
75
55
55
Trophs & Petros ONLYComment
-
I can say that I read these guys posts and it was very helpful.Originally posted by fshfrk View Post
I can state based on my little experience with this topic, that the GE I silicone bonds and holds tight! I’m assembling a glass aquarium, my first, and did a sloppy job on the bead work. So I went to disassemble, man was it a b!tch, the silicone was bonded strongly, I have no worries that the GE I silicone won't bond and seal.
He is my first attempt, will post when I’m don’t with second attempt, hopefully I’ll do a cleaner job on the bead.
Comment
Comment