Nanoreefnewbie 2012 nano contest entry

[coolhandgoose]

What silicone did you use for your sump?

[nanoreefnewbie]

Originally Posted by coolhandgoose

What silicone did you use for your sump?

Nothing 100% sure on brand but said water proof it wasn't....and it was a new addition added last nite too off tonight too rebuild with different silaconed I guess

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by nanoreefnewbie

Nothing 100% sure on brand but said water proof it wasn't....and it was a new addition added last nite too off tonight too rebuild with different silaconed I guess

Don't use GE Silicone I or II, they may say 100% silicone but also have mildew inhibators that can kill your tank mates. There are silicones made specifically for aquariums, some much cheaper than others, but I can't recall the name right now. I know Grizz uses it, maybe he'll refresh my memory.

[nanoreefnewbie]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

Don't use GE Silicone I or II, they may say 100% silicone but also have mildew inhibators that can kill your tank mates. There are silicones made specifically for aquariums, some much cheaper than others, but I can't recall the name right now. I know Grizz uses it, maybe he'll refresh my memory.

You say don't use GE some one else says use GE there's that mixed answers again or just don't use GE I or II

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by nanoreefnewbie

You say don't use GE some one else says use GE there's that mixed answers again or just don't use GE I or II

Dont use GE I and II. That's what I can confirm. I use silicons from LFS. Few bucks more but its a premium I am willing to pay to stay out of risk.

[nanoreefnewbie]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

Dont use GE I and II. That's what I can confirm. I use silicons from LFS. Few bucks more but its a premium I am willing to pay to stay out of risk.

I haven't cheap out so I thought time too step it up I'm willing too pay for the non stress

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by nanoreefnewbie

You say don't use GE some one else says use GE there's that mixed answers again or just don't use GE I or II

It's not the brand it is the type of silicone. Avoid GE I and II.

[nanoreefnewbie]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

It's not the brand it is the type of silicone. Avoid GE I and II.

K thank you...