black or clear silicone

[rutledgek]

I am at a loss for deciding what color silicone to use. I have all the glass to make a 12x12x12 starfire cube, and I can't decide what color silicone to use for the joints. I can see the benefits of clear, but the clean black lines could make the glass' clarity stand out. Can anyone offer suggestions.

 

[gsusfreak]

black....looks better imo especially for smaller tanks

 

[TitansFan]

Black is one of the reasons I prefer perfecto tanks over all-glass...

but.. wow.. you know its an addiction when you cant decide on something as simple as silicone color

 

[gsusfreak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12534570#post12534570 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TitansFan

but.. wow.. you know its an addiction when you cant decide on something as simple as silicone color

LOL

 

[CKreef]

Black hey I want to build a 12x12x12 cube Where did you get the glass? How much do you think it will cost you to build this tank?

 

[rutledgek]

I got the glass from a guy in PA before I moved, he requested a sample from the makers of starfire. They sent him 4 pieces of 12x12 glass. I just bought the bottom piece. I have no idea how much this would cost if I had to purchase the glass.

 

[CKreef]

well that stinks i was hoping to find it around here Ihope you post some pics of the build

 

[CKreef]

Where are you getting black silicone? How thick is the glass? Thanks Chris

 

[DMBillies]

I like black if you can do it well. Clear if you can't...

Even though the seems actually become slightly more visible with black, I think the black hides the actual seam in the glass a little better. So, the overall look is a cleaner line in the corners.

 

[rutledgek]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12535126#post12535126 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DMBillies
I like black if you can do it well. Clear if you can't...

Even though the seems actually become slightly more visible with black, I think the black hides the actual seam in the glass a little better. So, the overall look is a cleaner line in the corners.

That is kind of what I was thinking as well. I did my sump with clear and it stands out quite a bit.

 

[waynesworld]

CK I have a piece of starfire I would be willing to sell if you want to make a tank you would have to cut it but I have extra for any opps