silicone

  1. vcnt

    Used 105 gallon

    Previous Owner had Styrofoam and Expanding Foam as a backing and bottom. How can I remove silicone residue?
  2. M

    Innovative Marine Nuvo 40l vs Nuvo 50

    Hi, I am comparing the Nuvo 40 long and the 50 lagoon and cannot decide. I read one bad review regarding the Nuvo 50’s build quality and was wondering if this is something to be concerned about? I’m mostly worried about the quality of the seams and water leaks, not so much the pump failing. I...
  3. Atu

    I used silicone with an anti-fungal chemical

    Last night I was doing some sump renovations, when I finished I realized the silicone I've used had a small label that read "anti-fungal" (I'm from Argentina and it's in spanish actually but I'm translating). I bought the same brand I always use, but this time my usual shop was closed so I went...
  4. J

    Red Sea G2 Series Build Quality

    Hi, Looking at buying one of the Red Sea G2 tanks shortly. 625 is a perfect fit in terms of size and water volume for what I’m looking for however.. Any reviews on how the build quality is? Is there a noticeable improvement in the silicone? It’s the tank I’m leaning towards but I have that...
  5. D

    Leak in a second hand tank. It was full and leaked after a pro move. Let the pro reseal a portion like he wants, fully reseal, or cut my losses?

    I'm a newb. The long story is posted here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/a-beginners-story-dilemma-and-question-cry-for-help-bought-a-beautiful-260g-that-was-full-now-has-leak-after-professional-move-what-do-i-do.1005503/ That link above is the story of my finding a great working 260g tank...
  6. plc001

    Florida Miscellaneous Drygoods SOLD Tank Breakdown Sale

    Tank Breakdown Sale Prices plus actual shipping cost from 33777. $50.00 2 100W Titanium Heater Element $100.00 5 Stage Premium Plus 75 GPD RO/DI System $340.00 3 AI Prime 16 HD Reef LED Lights $80.00 HOB Overflow – Eshopps PF-800 $30.00 BRS GFO & Carbon Reactor - Single with...
  7. Travis Warren

    EMERGENCY Black Silicon Leaking- Looks like a bubble or warm hole

    Hi, My tank is 15 months old and started leaking last week. The aquarium builder is building another tank as we speak but he originally used black silicone. The bottom front glass is leaking and has a 3 inch flat glass with silicone over it. I took pictures of the black silicone with what...
  8. S

    Question about repairing a tank frame

    The inside rim of my tank's top frame has long been damaged--it's not the part holding the sides together, but the little ledge that extends out into the tank. Hadn't been a big deal, but for various reasons I want to change to a lid that would sit on that inside rim. I've tried to look for a...
  9. Trigger1

    Should I Reseal 300 Gallon Glass Cages 8’ Tank?

    Should I reseal 300 g 8’ glass cages tank? It does not leak, although has flat nonsticky silicone on one corner and a chip in another corner. If so what type of silicone is ideal and can it just go over old silicone as long as it still touches glass? What about placing new pieces of glass on...
  10. Trigger1

    Should I Reseal 300 Gallon Glass Cages 8’ Tank?

    Should I reseal 300 g 8’ glass cages tank? It does not leak, although has flat nonsticky silicone on one corner and a chip in another corner. If so what type of silicone is ideal and can it just go over old silicone as long as it still touches glass? What about placing new pieces of glass on...
  11. H

    Help - Cracked Red Sea Reefer 250 ATO Reservoir While Drilling. Can I use Silicone to fix it?

    I was drilling my Red Sea Reefer 250's ATO reservoir to convert it into a refugium. Well, drilling didn't go to plan and I cracked the tank (see pictures). I'm wondering if I can seal the crack with silicone. My thought is the reservoir is only 2 gallons, so there's not a lot of pressure from...
  12. Dextar

    Second hand Reefer 350, reinforce seams?

    Hi All, I’m planning on buying a second hand (v1) reefer 350. Overall the tank looks good, I don’t see any issues with the seams, but I was wondering if it might be worth it to ‘reinforce’ the existing seams with an additional silicone seam? Mainly because the tank will be empty anyway, so I...
  13. Azurenoace

    Adding new black silicon glue outside

    Hi, i want to add new black silicon sealant on every outside corner of my tank, is it have any effect if the black silicone sealant make contact with some my cured clear silicon sealant?
  14. J

    Silicone Seal Concerns

    Hello everyone, I have recently set up a 75 gallon aquarium and one of the silicone seals appears to have algae growing underneath it in a few spots. The tank has only been set up for three months and was never previously set up so it is almost brand new. I do not want to name the brand in...
  15. Jvega214

    Aquarium seams

    Hi all, I purchased a used 90g setup recently and wanted to get some opinions on the seams. Before I broke it down I looked and didn’t see any bubbles but I did notice the cuts I guess from scraping during cleaning throughout the years. The inner seals (between the glass) seem perfect. Should...
  16. R

    Gap in outside seam of aquarium

    I noticed a gap in the silicone on the outside seam of a new 90 gallon aquarium. It is about a cm long and not very deep but is concerning to me. Is something to be worried about especially long term? The inside seam looks good, the tank is new and has not been filled.
  17. M

    Florida Aquariums 300 Deep Dimension Gallon Glass Aquarium, Stand, Canopy, Plumbing

    Deep Dimension Tank is 72 x 36 X 27 with low iron Starphire front, dual corner overflows, blue background Glass is in very good condition, sealant needs to be replaced (not holding water). Includes beautiful hardwood cabinet stand with LED lighting inside and removable side panels, canopy...
  18. MadeForThat

    Soft Tubing and algae growth

    The two go together like PB+J. My current build uses quite a bit of soft silicone tube, and I get a lot of growth in these lines, and meaning that adjustments to the overflow and return are common. While keeping them out of light is the obvious option, and has worked quite well for some of my...
  19. cmoore806

    ICP Silicon and molykote?

    Fluval 13.5 nano tank Up and running for 279 days at time of my ATI ICP tests. RODI Sample was perfect (everything at ZERO) Using Reef Crystals. Silicone/Silicates are high. I've used a light coating of molykote on the westside of the MP10 powerhead and I'm assuming its not water...
  20. S

    Bubbles in silicon seam

    I’ve had this aqueon 40 gallon for about 6 months now and when I set it up I made sure the tank and stand were both completely level and everything has been fine. However I did a water change last night and after finishing I noticed these air bubbles in the seam and I’m not sure if the tank is...
  21. BonelessEvil

    Seam in class losing integrity

    So far, no water has leaked out. Red Sea has given me a new tank in exchange, but I would still like to think I can keep this one running. Is it okay to squirt silicone into the seam – while inside the water? Will that kill the corals or fish? If I should do something else, what would you...
  22. M

    Should I be concerned? Bubble in aquarium seam

    See photo - Bought during the $1 per gallon sale at Petco and noticed this when I got home. Holds water with no issues for the last 5 days. I'm more concerned about long term issues if I don't address. Thoughts?
  23. jimmert33

    How much silicone should i need for a 300 gallon?

    Hey there, so I dont know if this is the right place or appropriate spot to ask this question is this thread but anyways... After seeing the shotty job the person before me did to the silicone it is a must to redo it. The tanks dimensions are 72 by 36 by 27 how much silicone do you think I need...
  24. psumms

    Silicon Airline for Dosing (Right or Wrong) what i've found

    Anyone want to offer thoughts on my use of silicone airline tubing for my dosing lines? I've had this setup for almost a year and set a reminder to check how they're holding up - all seem fine. I'm pushing Alk, Ca, Mg and NoPoX through them. Just come to calibrate my Apex Dos which I use for...
  25. smartwater101

    Triton results from fresh salt mix (a lot of Silicon, Zinc, Iron!) And questions about RODI filter priority...

    So my recent Triton test results show a high amount of Manganese, Silicon, Zinc, Iron, and a bit of phosphate. I'm using Tropic Marin Pro. I have a feeling these results could have come more from the RO water and not the salt mix, So I'll be sending a test in for just the water soon. I have 4...
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