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question regarding silicone odor

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by ontheairship, Aug 4, 2009.

  1. ontheairship

    ontheairship Thread Starter New Member

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    Has anyone ever used silicone in an aquarium or vivarium and afterward it has a real bad smell? Like real strong vinegar? I just used it in my crested gecko's tank and I don't know what to do. Since I'm sure most of you guys have used silicone I figured it was worth a shot to ask here first before signing up for a whole new forum. Thanks ;)
     
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  2. LemonDiscus

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    It stinks! I used it once... I used it for a divider... I STINKS... give it a day or 2 and it goes away..
     
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    I attempted to use it to make pvc caves and adhese gravel to them...it stinks exactly like STRONG vinegar.
    Agree with lemon 24-48hours and it should fade >>put it somewhere well ventilated (outside)
     
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  4. ontheairship

    ontheairship Thread Starter New Member

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    thanks for the quick reply! i really appreciate it. I was super scared to put him in it but I did it last night so I'll just wait til tomorrow to bring him home. Thanks again! I'll post a picture of it as soon as I find my camera (my phone has no flash)
     
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  5. LemonDiscus

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    Rinse it out before adding the fish if so soon... you will get on the surface of the water a discoloration meaning possible toxins if you dont... I did put mine in too soon.. they were not affected by it but just a warning...
     
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    The question is...what kind of silicone did you use? Just askin as most aren't safe for aquatic use. And yes....pheewwwwww weeee! Can't stand the smell.
     
    James0816, Aug 5, 2009
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  7. ontheairship

    ontheairship Thread Starter New Member

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    Thanks for the suggestions about fish. I'm going to be starting a paludarium soon so it was very helpful. The silicone went in my crested gecko's tank so no worries about fish just yet. As far as which kind I just grabbed the cheapest at walmart. What should I use in the future? More specifically, whats the cheapest to use in the future? Thanks for all he help! :)
     
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  8. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Always use GE Silicone 1. It's 100% silicone and is aquarium safe. It used to say it on the tube but for some reason they removed it. It's still the same product though.
     
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  9. ontheairship

    ontheairship Thread Starter New Member

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    Thanks! [bfish] [nemo] ;)
     
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  10. ira

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    It's best to use silcone made for aquariums.specialy you are building or replacing glass. for this wait 3 weeks before adding water inside sealing wait 1 week. reglar 100% silcone will work for this
     
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    3 weeks for sealing?
    48 -72 hours tops for every product I've ever read (aquarium sealant and the g.e)?
     
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  12. ira

    ira Member

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    That's only when building a aquairums. The company all glass does not sell tanks until they are at less a month old. if you are justsealing the inside 3 or 4 days is all you have to wait.
     
    ira, Aug 7, 2009
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    hmm... learned something new. I never knew aga waits a month before selling.
     
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  14. ira

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    It takes time for sealer to cure comptely throuh even longer for larger tanks
     
    ira, Aug 8, 2009
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    cooltow1, Aug 8, 2009
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