silicone

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

Essentially I’m asking how long could you keep a waterbox tank without having to worry about the cabinet wearing down or the silicone wearing out? This is assuming you clean up any spilt water and don’t scrape the silicone If it matters I’m talking about the waterbox peninsula 7226

Hi, I just got a new tank the dimensjons are 150cm x 80cm x 55cm its a rimless tank with clear silicone and optiwhite glas. It has 15mm thik glass and now i can se alot of micro bubbles in the silicone. They wernt there before. The tank had had water in it for about one week now. The...

Hi all. I have a new tank with a supplied sump that I want to modify. The modification is to remove a glass partition that is siliconed into the sump. What is the easiest and safest way to cut through the silicon and remove the partition.

Hey everyone, So i recently purchased a used Reef Savvy rimless 75 gallon that Im going to upgrade into. I bought it knowing some of the side seals are shot. I can peel the seals back with my finger nail and many of the sides look like they have been abused by a scraper for a long time. Ive...

So, I just inherited an Oceanic 42 gallon hexagon aquarium. I have already gone over the plans to build a new stand since the old one has some water damage and I'm just not playing that game. I am going to be setting up a decent sized sump and a protein skimmer that may just be a bit overkill...

hey I was wondering if this silicone I used to reseal my tank can't be used. My tank has been setup since December. I had a cyano issue because of some pukani I believe were leaching phosphates. Took them out and used chemi clean twice and so far so good. I have a couple of fish (pair of clowns...

Floating dropoff aquarium

Hi everyone, after alot of reading I picked up some ge silicone 1, 100 percent silicone yesterday for some sump baffles. White and blue bottle and says all purpose for Windows and doors and trim. After starting the first panel I realized I bought white and not clear. I don't think this will be a...

I have an Oceanic 140 gallon tank that has developed a very small leak in the upper right hand corner. I have narrowed the leak down to the top 10" of the tank. The back of the tank is glass and the bow front is not. The seams are all done with a black silicone like substance. Can anyone tell...