Building new Sump

[Seg]

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]

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.

[Seg]

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]

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]

Have a look on the bay you can get aquarium silicone for around a fiver delivered

[Timo]

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.