How to remove silicone poisoning?

[RLG2182]

Hello everyone!

Last weekend I did a tank upgrade and I think I made a huge mistake by using GE Silicone II and only letting it cure for 24 hours. Within a day all the fish but two clowns died. They seem to be doing fine now... but I need to know what to do next.

So, how do I remove this? Besides removing all traces of the old silicone & applying new correct silicone + proper wait time, what else is needed?

100% water change? Frequent partial water changes? Rinse LR in RO/DI water, or in mixed saltwater? LS rinse? Tank cleaning with rubbing alcohol/vinegar? (acrylic tank with acrylic overflow, glass sump with glass baffles). Also, would the silicone finish curing while underwater? How about using carbon and many water changes to help dilute & eventually remove any toxins?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

--Rob

 

[Recty]

If it was me, I would just run carbon in my filtration for a week or two, or continously.

I've put silicone II in my sump (is that the one that has the anti mold agent? if so, I ran the one that DOESNT have that) and within 12 hours had it filled with water again. I did three big baffles with it and had no issues, but I run carbon continously in my filtration.

 

[tibob32]

I would rub with acetone to make sure no silicone remains. and it won't cure underwater. Make sure you choose without the anti mildew thing. BTW, if you're building a full tank, and not just baffles, go with higher quality silicone (GE1200 and such)