Losing Corals fast...question about GE Silicone II

[Carrera75]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

I just bought mine yesterday for $6.79 a tube and it comes in black also #1203. It is a silicone "construction adhesive" not a "sealant" like most. By far the best product out there and I would bet all tank builders use it.

Where did you buy it and is it black?

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

I recently did some silicone work in a tank and got it from Home Hardware, 6.29 a tube. It is called Weather Shield, 35 year durability, and says right on the tube Safe for Aquariums.

Is it black?

[Carrera75]

Originally Posted by BlueWorldAquatic

Here's a quick question..

When you made the transfer, did you re-use the water or sand? or both?

Maybe instead of blaming the silicone, it might have been the process of the transfer that caused the problem?

Aussie Gold Torch, Neon Green and Blue Wall Hammer, Orange Frogspawn, Galaxia are definately susceptible to bacteria issues. I know I have lost frogspawns by just sand landing on them.

The silicone with mildew inhibiter is definately a factor.

I apologise if someone already asked.

Ken - BWA

I used half of the water and no, I didn't use the old sand. I know it's the silicone for sure. This transfer was super very well planned and did everything way better than other previous transfers. Just for the record.....I have even lost some Ricordeas and mushrooms and these guys are almost indestructible. It's the silicone....I got in touh with GE and they confirmed that the silicone is NOT safe for aquariums.

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by Carrera75

Where did you buy it and is it black?






Is it black?

Yes I bought the black- #1203. I bought it here in Regina from a construction supply place called brock white

[Mandosh]

There used to be a Brock White in Burnaby -- Lougheed and Willingdon area. If it's not there you could try somewhere like Fastenal or Acklands.

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by Carrera75

Where did you buy it and is it black?






Is it black?

The stuff from Home Hardware was Clear. Didn't look to see if they had any other colours,

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Acklands Grainger should have Ge1200

or look up any store the Trade/Builers go to.

Ken

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

I totally agree! AGA silicone is GE I to be exact

I hope you're right. I just used some to put my baffles in a sump tank using GE I. After reading this post I looked at the tube and it says not for use on "food contact surfaces, aquariums". The tube only says it contains 100% silicone rubber and nothing about mildew resistance.

[fishytime]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

I hope you're right. I just used some to put my baffles in a sump tank using GE I. After reading this post I looked at the tube and it says not for use on "food contact surfaces, aquariums". The tube only says it contains 100% silicone rubber and nothing about mildew resistance.

Kinda my point..... If it doesn't say for aquarium use, then I wouldn't use it..... No matter what a forum says..... To much to risk for $10

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by fishytime

Kinda my point..... If it doesn't say for aquarium use, then I wouldn't use it..... No matter what a forum says..... To much to risk for $10

Yeah, I've used it many times before without issue and to be honest the print is so small I never even saw the part about not for aquariums. Money wasn't a factor, having to spent an hour + in traffic just for 1 tube of silcone from a LFS store compared to 5 minutes to Home Depot was.

[intarsiabox]

I did some digging and found out that All-Glass silicone is not made by GE, it is a product of DOW Corning. So I called the GE toll free line (866)-ASK-GESA and asked them about Silicone I (you get through right away). The answer I got was that none of the GE silicones are aquarium safe due to chemicals used and none are made to be continually submerged in water as the silicone will weaken. This being said I couldn't find anything about anyone ever having any problems with Silicone I but plenty of problems with Silicone II.