reef safe silicon

[jelly]

im looking to make a sump from scratch. what kind of silicon would be the best to use.

 

[jelly]

DAP® All-Purpose 100% Silicone Sealant - 10.1 oz Black at Menards
would this stuff be reef safe?

 

[Coral Gazers]

Not likely. Most stores are required by law to have a mold or mildew agent in the silicone. This is basically an antibacterial. You need aquarium or marine silicone. I use GE SCS 1000.

 

[Mr E Wrasse]

GE Silicon I works fine... don't get II cuz it has chemicals to prevent mold

 

[DJ_in_WV]

ge I 012a is safe, dont use any of the geII and though I havent seen it here there is some of the geI that has the anti mold/mild now. The difference is the curing agent between the I and II and the II is never safe with or without the anti mold stuff in it

 

[jelly]

http://www.homedepot.com/GE/h_d1/N-...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

is this reef safe

 

[nixer]

GE Silicon I works fine... don't get II cuz it has chemicals to prevent mold

we just went through this they make both ge I and ge II with and without mold and mildew inhibitors

Not likely. Most stores are required by law to have a mold or mildew agent in the silicone. This is basically an antibacterial. You need aquarium or marine silicone. I use GE SCS 1000.

actually no store is required to carry one version or the other. the only requirements are when it comes to the food industry and several other industries

ge I 012a is safe, dont use any of the geII and though I havent seen it here there is some of the geI that has the anti mold/mild now. The difference is the curing agent between the I and II and the II is never safe with or without the anti mold stuff in it

did we forget this thread? https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/eq...licone-ok-use-my-sump.html?highlight=silicone

10 oz. Silicone Cartridge-GE-55 at The Home Depot

is this reef safe

jelly with the way these various silicones are shipped to them if you actually ordered that on the site you could get about 7 different products. you have to actually check the tube to see that it doesnt actually contain the inhibitors

 

[DJ_in_WV]

no we didnt forget nixer 012a doesnt have the inhibitor the 012b does. For a few more dollars just pick up the allglass or prefecto stuff they carry it at super kmart if you have one close its under 15 dollars for the 10oz tube. Nixer is right if you arent sure dont use it not worth a few bucks to end up killing your live stock. I can say that the 012a is safe though I have used it many times over the years

 

[Troylee]

momentive rtv 108 is the strongest and best to use... that's what the big manufactures like miracles use....

 

[tam]

I'm fairly new here so I don't know how you guys feel about linking to other forums but the information is somewhat relevant...

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=218584

 

[JR's Reef]

momentive rtv 108 is the strongest and best to use... that's what the big manufactures like miracles use....

This is a great product if you want black. We use GE scs 1200 to build all of ur tanks.

 

[culturecorals]

GE Silicone 1 - Just give it 48hrs to cure though

 

[Troylee]

This is a great product if you want black. We use GE scs 1200 to build all of ur tanks.

108 is clear the 103 is black...;)

 

[Scott Miano]

FYI the GE SCS 1200 label states that it is not to be used under water.

 

[pelphrey]

Look up ASI aquarium silicone

 

[dcflh]

locitite makes a 100 % silicone and on the package it states its safe for aquariums. just check your local hardware store i found it at lowes. http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/cn...Loctite-Clear-Silicone-Waterproof-Sealant.htm , http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/cn...Loctite-Clear-Silicone-Waterproof-Sealant.htm. the 1st web page is the product sheet and the 2nd is the technical data sheet.

 

[Scott Miano]

As I stated before "FYI the GE SCS 1200 label states that it is not to be used under water. I have seen others post that they use it, but they have not read the label. I purchased two 10 oz. tubes of the stuff and it clearly states that it is not to be used underwater. That is enough of a warning that it is not aquarium safe. Listen to what I am saying.....Don't waste money like did, in fact $20.00 in the trash.....just my two cent on the matter.....