Losing Corals fast...question about GE Silicone II

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Ya, 15 bucks is a lot to pay for a $5 tube of silicone. Especially if it's not black

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

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

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

I know...

[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.

[jagermaier]

As both Brad and Unclesalty mentioned, GE SCS1200 is a safe and very good choice. I've had many tanks built using this silicone and even recently used it on a bulkhead in my sump with only 24 hour cure time with no issues to any fish or coral including sps. I would recommend using it as long as you can find it.

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by jagermaier

As both Brad and Unclesalty mentioned, GE SCS1200 is a safe and very good choice. I've had many tanks built using this silicone and even recently used it on a bulkhead in my sump with only 24 hour cure time with no issues to any fish or coral including sps. I would recommend using it as long as you can find it.

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.

[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?

[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]

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