Silicone? What's your favorite brand

I know it gets a bad name and everybody says not to use it, But for small projects, I use GE silicone 1.

I haven't been able to find anyone locally that carries RTV108.
 
RTV108 I found on Amazon for around $12 with shipping and cures in 3 days.
I'm redoing my sump and was hoping to hear about some silicones that cure in less time if there are any
 
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Dow Corning 795 for structural stuff, takes forever to dry (14+ days). I used Aqueon for non load bearing baffles in my sump though, I let it dry for a few days (3-5 days) and it was good.

Edit: One issue with calculating dry times to be safe is that we tend to use much thicker beads in these applications.
 
I just used the Marineland for a sump build and was very pleased with it. really easy to work with and cured quickly
 
DAP 2.8-oz. Silicone Aquarium Sealant dry to the touch in 20 mins, cures in 24 hours

Also some NON-100% formulas such as GE Silicon II have a mildew inhibitor (which would be toxic to the fish).
 
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Momentive RTV108(clear) or RTV103(black)
From Amazon (actually shipped from Amazon), less than three months old; nice and fresh.

Or SCS1200. Has higher bond strength and tensile strength than the 103/108.
 
Momentive RVT103 is great! Just mask off good because the stuff sticks like no ones business and will take some good elbow grease to remove.
 
Has anyone used Eco-Bond Adhesive? I was doing a web search and found Eco-Bond 10.1-oz. Ultra Clear Adhesive at Home Depot. I looked them up online http://ecobondadhesives.com/ and sent an email for more info. I received a call back from Frank. They are a small company that's been around for seven years and they are now getting their products out in bigger stores like HD. He told me that the adhesive will work in water or out of water and is completely eco safe.
From my understanding when silicone cures it releases ammonia or other gasses, a by product of the chemical reaction. When eco-bond cures it doesn't have any gas exchange because the oxygen molecules are already in the adhesive. "Zero VOC’s off gassed during curing process"
Here is some contact info. I would love to here someone else is take on this product
Phone: 1-800-326-8102
Email: info@ecobondit.com
 
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