Losing Corals fast...question about GE Silicone II

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

Just putting my overflow together this afternoon and I am totally amazed on how very little of smell/odor the SCS1200 silcone has. Kind of makes sense why its reef safe.

Don't quote me on it, but I'm pretty sure the 1200 isn't silicone, I thought it was just a silicone like adhesive...I could be making that up though..

[Aquattro]

Hmm, just looked it up, and it's called silicone, so shows I know nothing -lol

[tim the toolman]

has anyone actually built anything with the new formula scs1200 and had it hold underwate for any durtion though?? I have been told that the scs1200 though it is a silicone it is not long lasting when submersed for long durations??

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by tim the toolman

has anyone actually built anything with the new formula scs1200 and had it hold underwate for any durtion though?? I have been told that the scs1200 though it is a silicone it is not long lasting when submersed for long durations??

I built my 116 gal with it & I know Concepts use it on all there builds.

[The Grizz]

Your half right there Brad, it is a silicone but it is made for industrial construction.

[tim the toolman]

and how long ago was that built? I went to use scs1200 originally but was scared off of it when i read that it was not aquarium safe.

[The Grizz]

The 116gal has been up since June & my office tank since August. I also know of several other people who's tank were built using SCS 1200 that have been up twice as long.

[tim the toolman]

Thats good to know then as I have a tube of it lying around here. I ended up using a product with less adhesive strength only because it said aquarium safe on it lol. I guess i know better next time.

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Don't quote me on it, but I'm pretty sure the 1200 isn't silicone, I thought it was just a silicone like adhesive...I could be making that up though..

You are correct as its a construction silicone adhesive!