Silicone for sump construction

EpicWin · Nov 22, 2011

So I decided to do a DIY glass sump. I used GE silicone 1 to adhere the panes of glass together. In doing some research it seems that it may not be a good idea and that I may need to use something else. Anyone know or have experience with this?

greg0385 · Nov 22, 2011

GE TYPE I is what i used on my sump and was told most people use it too

WI Reefer · Nov 25, 2011

also used it on all of my sumps with no problem $3 at walmart

just so you know they did change the labels but its the same stuff

lemonyx · Dec 5, 2011

Or you could buy the $7 tube from on-line for Aquariums

JR's Reef · Dec 5, 2011

It would be fine for putting baffles in a sump but I wouldnt recommend using it to build a tank with its just not made for that and will end up causing the tank to fail. It just doesn't have the strength to hold long term. There are many silicones that would be better to use