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May 3rd, 2008, 02:51 AM
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silicone for my sump
I need to buy some silicone from the home depot that is safe for my sump. I want to put in baffles after all. Ideas? name brands, content? help me out. I am making my sump tomorrow. Thanks in advance
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn 
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May 3rd, 2008, 02:59 AM
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Re: silicone for my sump
As long as its 100% silicone with no anti-fungal additives its good to go!
EDIT: You know Doc its kind of nice and refreshing to also be able to help a member of the Council of Knowledge from time to time! Thanks for letting us supernoobs help with your projects! Really! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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May 3rd, 2008, 04:21 AM
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Re: silicone for my sump
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I will check of 100% silicone tomorrow. -Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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May 3rd, 2008, 05:33 AM
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Re: silicone for my sump
Wow, I can answer this question! Ryan is right. Home Depot will carry 50 brands of silicone. Any of the 100% silicone that are not antimicrobial are fine. They also sell tubes of "Aquarium Silicone" for 10 times the price, but it's exactly the same.
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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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May 3rd, 2008, 05:35 AM
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Re: silicone for my sump
Are you guys saying that the carpenters wood glue I used won't work?
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May 4th, 2008, 01:30 PM
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Re: silicone for my sump
I in general use DAP brand 100% silicone Rubber Sealant. About $2.50 per tube at HomeDepot in Alaska. Avoid with out reading any further on th tube any caulking that says bath room and kitchen caulking as they always has mildewcides in them.
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
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