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Is there underwater silicone thats safe to use when the tank is still active?

AFAIK all silicone releases some ammonia during the curing process, and won't dry underwater.

Why do you need silicone to use in a running tank?

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Hi,
Actually all silicone sealants release Acetic Acid.
You can smell it as it cures. Also, AFAIK, the surfaces
must be clean (scrupulously so) and dry.

Frank

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"Acetic acid".

Both silicone and epoxy, the two waterproof adhesives I've heard of being used, need to be cured outside of water before use.

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hi rulookin,

to answer your question, no... but if you need to stop a leak or something it is best to tear down the tank. clean and dry it, seal it and then try again...

put you fish, plants, gravel and decorations in a large plastic crate or tote... something large enough to hold arround half of the water (mulitiples are ok...) put the filter on the plastic storage device then work on the tank...

it can take up to a week to cure the silicone, so work fast on the cleaning, drying and application!

you dont want your aquatic friends out of their happy home for too long! GOOD LUCK!

\\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\"

There's a couple types of adhesive people use underwater in marine tanks and probably good for freshwater, but unfortunately I'm not sure on the name.

The Amazon Nut...

It all depends on what you are using it for. I know the stuff Mossman is talking about, but unless we know what its for (ie leak stopping, or holding rocks in place) We cant be more specific without potentially causing a lot of problems.

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