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January 21st, 2008, 05:31 PM
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Re: silicone ???
well, if it matters. I did end up the plain old silicone. with no problems whatsoever.
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January 21st, 2008, 08:04 PM
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Re: silicone ???
I just wasted 3 seconds of my life on this old thread.
Thanks Bri.
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January 21st, 2008, 09:18 PM
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Re: silicone ???
was gonna re silicone another tank of mine just looking for some more opinions without starting another silicone thread.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55gal, black lion , longspine black urchin, decorator crab,couple LTAs,100lbs LR, 60lbs LS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1.5years Other Intrests: my fish, work, snowmachines
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January 22nd, 2008, 06:15 AM
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Re: silicone ???
Freak, that was not nice. Behave yourself.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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January 22nd, 2008, 08:11 AM
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Re: silicone ???
I was just kidding Bri,sorry.
Sheesh,I feel my mother(Biff) is watching me.
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Live long and prosperDominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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January 22nd, 2008, 05:36 PM
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Re: silicone ???
Reef,Aint you learned yet that Momma Biff is always watching?
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January 22nd, 2008, 08:05 PM
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Re: silicone ???
Yes. My eyes are always open.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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January 23rd, 2008, 01:14 PM
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Re: silicone ???
Buffer is right about the silicone sealant. If it has a mildewcide you should not use it. If it says it is paintable you can not use it. The catalyst in silicone caulking is typically acetic acid (IE vinegar is a natural form of acetic acid). Just as there are hot mixes in epoxies and fiberglass resins there are also hot mixes with silicone. Hydrochloric acid and worse are used with these silicones. The working time is shorter before skimming occurs and the life expectancy is shorter with hot mixes. Dap is a good and cheap aquarium safe silicone. Most GE and other high priced hardware store brands are hot mixed silicones, but they also make aquarium safe silicones. Mildewcides are almost always proudly listed as mildewcides on tubes. If you are worried about residual acids wash your silicone repairs down with baking soda water before filling tanks. I like old threads as long as they are short threads.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120g SPS Mother Colony Tank, 40 g sump, back wall overflows, 2 closed loop circulation circuits 59X Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 35 years in marine aquarium trade and managing LFS's, 10 years with coral. Other Intrests: Coral Propagation, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cabinetry, and Reef Systems Development Last edited by fatman; January 23rd, 2008 at 01:19 PM.
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