Re: Need advice re: DIY fake decorations

"NetMax" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "~*~ Vosklady ~*~" <[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 ~*~
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> 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.
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> 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).
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> 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.
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> NetMax
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Thanks so much for the info Max . . . as always, it's appreciated. ;)

Regards,

~*~ Vosklady ~*~