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Hi guys.
Just a quick question. I am building a new sump, and I was wondering if B&Q Silicone Sealant in safe to use or do I need to get some other sealant. I am copying a design I have seen on you tube: http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxnugJGiT3o
Thanx in advance
Si
Tangman
02-14-2009, 03:07 PM
Hi guys.
Just a quick question. I am building a new sump, and I was wondering if B&Q Silicone Sealant in safe to use or do I need to get some other sealant. I am copying a design I have seen on you tube: http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxnugJGiT3o
Thanx in advance
Si
Whoa hang on dont use B-Q sealant as it will kill all in your tank as it has a fungicide in to stop mould growth. You need proper Aquarium sealant which is about £10 a tube. and sold in most lfs. HTH Twiggy:D PS dont use acrylic for the partitions like he his, you need glass as silicone wont stick to acrylic.
Whoa hang on dont use B-Q sealant as it will kill all in your tank as it has a fungicide in to stop mould growth. You need proper Aquarium sealant which is about £10 a tube. and sold in most lfs. HTH Twiggy:D
Cheers Eric. Not started anything yet, just marked tank up. I wanted to find out if it was safe first before getting stuck in. i better get my arse to LFS quick.
Thanks Eric.:bigthumbup:
Tangman
02-14-2009, 03:13 PM
Cheers Eric. Not started anything yet, just marked tank up. I wanted to find out if it was safe first before getting stuck in. i better get my arse to LFS quick.
Thanks Eric.:bigthumbup:
No probs Si and dont use acrylic as it wont hold to the silicone. Twiggy:D
Gaters
02-14-2009, 03:48 PM
Have a look on the bay you can get aquarium silicone for around a fiver delivered
My local glass place sells it but you have to ask for non-toxic silicone and do a quick label check in the shop and make sure its not anti-mold as thats toxic.
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