Aquarium safe silicone?

[Palmer]

Hi,

I have to re seal a bit in my tank and have read that it is important the silicone is aquarium safe. Is this true? And if so where can I get some aquarium safe black silicone?

Palmer

[simplycoral]

Industrial Paints & Plastic - Calgary..

http://www.ippnet.com/

[Palmer]

I looked at their site and I didn't see anything aquarium specifc. Which product are you recommending?

Palmer

[simplycoral]

They Stock the All-Glass Sealant.

http://www.aqueonproducts.com/products/100-silicone-aquarium-sealant.htm

I believe you can use normal sealant but have never tried it?

S.

[Palmer]

Great thanks!

Palmer

[Marlin65]

As long as it is 100% silicone it is OK just make sure there are no additives

[viperfish]

Home Hardware sells thier store brand silicone which has "Aquarium Safe" written in bold letters right on the label.

[bvlester]

If you have a Rona there they carry aquarium safe silicone.

Bill

[sphelps]

GE door and window #1 is 100% silicone and aquarium safe. Available pretty much anywhere and runs for about $4 per tube.

[cuz]

make sure it doesn't say "mildew resistant" on it!!

[shrimpchips]

Are you just redoing the large seams or the structural inner seams?

If it's all the seams, I'd use a stronger product - GE RTV108 is what was recommended to me. You probably won't find it at HD or a local hardware store, but Acklands-Grainger should have it (there are 5 locations in Calgary).

[Palmer]

Thanks for the info everyone.

I am only re attaching a black insert that is fixed to the back wall inside the tank (and creating a seal between it and the overflow) so I think regular silicone should be fine.

Palmer

[e46er]

I used Rona brand it's aquarium safe and only 5 bucks a tube