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ok, iwent to walmart after silicone, i passed up all the tubes that read either "not for aquariums, mold/fungus resistant" i found 1 tube of them all that seemed alright, but its whate, not clear, it also says 100% silicone, should i get it? how do i pick it out?

Dont get it...
Keep looking for "Aquarium safe" silicone, It's the only way to go....
I Know where You can get it in canada, which is of no help...
Hopefully someone can help you out.
But there's a reason the make it

If you cant find it at walmart try ordering online from specialty aquarium stores.

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wal-mart does carry it or at least mine does did you check in the pet section if yours has one thats were you,ll find the silicone

GE RTV100 Series Silicone Clear is specially made for Aquarium building, you may have to buy from a specalist glazing, hardware supplier.If you want it to last for a long time use the best available. Good luck. Muss

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Here is one sure way to get the correct product. Have a look at any of the labels on the containers and ring/e/m the makers and ask them. Make sure you explain exactly wht you require and for what purpose. Many will do the job but very few are aquarium safe.

To give you an example many years ago a person rang a maker and asked for a waterproof glue. Never explained the purpose of the job. An answer was given and the person just hung up. It was for extremly large waterfall windows on a new public building. Within days all the glass fell out. Reason the asking person never explained exactly what the job was.

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Yeah never buy anything that says it is anti-mold, bacterial or fungal....they'll just end up killing all the fish .

Home depot carries clearly marked "aquarium grade" silicone. They also carry GE silicone which is supposed to also be appropriate, although I seem to remember seeing "not for aquarium use" on it .

Is there a reason this is in aquascaping rather than tech tink? If not it'll be moved for you.

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the brand was GE, maybe i will check out a website first, then call

GE has numerous silicone products, many of them (ie all the white ones) are not for aquarium use.

Best bet is to call GE's customer service number if you want to take the gamble, otherwise get the one clearly marked for aquarium use. Check local hardware stores as well.

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How much do you need????

They should sell it at a petstore near you, but in tubes that is enough to make a 10 gallon tank and a deco.


Maybe thats just around here but I'd take a look around....




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Last edited by angeleel at 25-Aug-2005 16:58

i dont have a pet store around me, all i need to do is perminately attach dividers, so there arnt any excapies its for bettas

I've used the clear GE Silicone I Windows and Doors. After 2 months, my fish are still alive, so it must be safe.

The local home depot has aqarium grade silicone as stated earlier. Also you could try your LFS, I know mine carrys it. ALL-GLASS is the brand at my LFS.