Re: Need advice re: DIY fake decorations

"~*~ Vosklady ~*~" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "NetMax" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > Materials and adhesives must be inert (ie: silicone, epoxy,
fibreglass).
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> So I'm guessing that . . . AllGlass Aquarium Silicone would be the
> "silicone" to use . . . is this correct thinking Max? :)
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> TIA
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> ~*~ Vosklady ~*~

Two parameters of interest with silicone are toxicity (herbicides) and
strength (sealants vs adhesives).  If your interest is in gluing
structures inside the aquarium, then your primary interest is in
toxicity.  GE Silicone 1 for windows & doors is non-toxic last time I
checked.

If you are interested in holding glass together, then GE also has an
aquarium product line (check their site) which is good for up to 5g, so
at least you know it is not toxic, but it's not available everywhere (and
who wants to build a 5g tank?).  The industrial versions GE said were
safe to use were: GE012 (clear), GE12A (clear), GE112 (white), GE312
(black) and GE361 (clear), but this is not advertised (use at your risk).

I just picked up a GE RTV100 series and I'm checking if that is aquarium
applicable.  I'd think that AllGlass Aquarium Silicone would be the right
stuff ;~), (might be a bit pricey), and if you're using it to build an
aquarium, surface preparation is as important as the silicone.

NetMax