Did I destroy my tank?

[Anthrax15]

Using this silcon to reseal the sloppy silicon job left behind?

Its the GE Black Silicon II

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[82ndengineer]

If it says that it inhibits mold or anything then possibly. Only the 100% silicone without the mold inhibitors is ok to use. Just checked and the product description online says it has the mold protection stuff in it. Do you have some place to move your stuff to temporarily?

 

[brian cummings]

there is spirited debate that the mold inhibitor in it might be bad. i don't know if there is anything solid info wise out there...

 

[brian cummings]

If it says that it inhibits mold or anything then possibly. Only the 100% silicone without the mold inhibitors is ok to use. Just checked and the product description online says it has the mold protection stuff in it. Do you have some place to move your stuff to temporarily?

even the stuff that says "100% silicone" will also say they contain a mold inhibitor, in GE's case, that's "bioseal"

but like I said, there is debate whether or not the bioseal does anything to livestock or not...

 

[82ndengineer]

Yes but I think the type 1 is the one that is good. I think!

 

[azjohnny]

Yes but I think the type 1 is the one that is good. I think!

Type 1 is the one you want

 

[tatuaje08]

all types of silicone are completely safe after curing. Big time myth with this one.

 

[82ndengineer]

I'm pretty sure the bioseal stuff even after curing can come in contact with the water and cause harm otherwise it wouldn't do it's job against mold in our showers and windows. With what most of us have invested in our tanks your " myth " idea is worth taking your word on it.

 

[tatuaje08]

Ge 2 cures with ammonia. This is what can cuase harm to livestock. Once it has fully cured, the silicone is inert. Do a search on 'uncleof6'. He is an authority on adhesives.

 

[Breadman03]

Ge 2 cures with ammonia. This is what can cuase harm to livestock. Once it has fully cured, the silicone is insert. Do a search on 'uncleof6'. He is an authority on adhesives.

Seriously, stalk Uncleof6's posts. The single greatest issue, so it appears to me, isn't mold inhibitors, but reading the cure time on the tube and assuming that it applies to tank construction. The time listed is for a small bead (1/4", I think), but we use much larger beads that require significantly more time to cure.

 

[tatuaje08]

Seriously, stalk Uncleof6's posts. The single greatest issue, so it appears to me, isn't mold inhibitors, but reading the cure time on the tube and assuming that it applies to tank construction. The time listed is for a small bead (1/4", I think), but we use much larger beads that require significantly more time to cure.

Yup, all true. Plus, we use silicone for purposes other than intended by the manufacturer, so the cure times on the tubes are not for us.

Anthrax, let it cure for a week and you'll be good to go.

 

[dream54ing]

Yup, all true. Plus, we use silicone for purposes other than intended by the manufacturer, so the cure times on the tubes are not for us.

Anthrax, let it cure for a week and you'll be good to go.

Very good to know! thanks for the info~

 

[Anthrax15]

I stupidly rushed the build. But I gave it a good couple days to cure when I was working on it. Was just checking due to some recent fish loss but maybe it was the LFS I purchased them from.

I'm gonna go ahead and say the silicon isn't the issue now that I've read your responses. I have coral and inverts that would have perished long before the fish had it been ammonia.

 

[tcamos]

I purchased some of this to use on my sump build. I got it home and read on the label that it says not for aquarium use so I just didn't. If they say don't then I'm not. I just went and purchased aquarium silicone and felt glad to be sure.

 

[pap500]

This is the stuff I use: safe for fresh- and saltwater tanks: http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?product_id=311

 

[Dre59]

This thread might help


http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21459093

 

[tatuaje08]

I purchased some of this to use on my sump build. I got it home and read on the label that it says not for aquarium use so I just didn't. If they say don't then I'm not. I just went and purchased aquarium silicone and felt glad to be sure.

Most (all?) manufacturers no longer recommend their product for aquarium use, for liability purposes. You will pay a premium for 'aquarium silicone' and it will do the same job at Ge 2, etc

That being said, my fave is rtv108. It is a true adhesive, not just a sealant.

 

[tcamos]

I've never been a big risk taker.

 

[bugs713]

I've never been a big risk taker.

Yeah right...
Cutting out the side of your stand that's holding a 220 gallons of water :lol2:
J/K!

First time I have ever heard that mold inhibitor silicone is safe for aquarium use...:debi:
Exactly the opposite with its killing peoples tanks when they used it... better to be safe than sorry!

:mtool:

 

[tcamos]

Ha! Too funny. In my defense I did stew over that for months.