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Old 27-11-2014, 08:39 PM   #1
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Default anyone use this silicone for aquarium?



Was told by shop owner that this silicone is safe, but there isnt any indication on the bottle, but only in webby indicated its for aquarium.. So just want to do check 1st, b4 applying the silicone.
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Old 27-11-2014, 08:43 PM   #2
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i used that for my tank. seems okay but the smell super powerful. nearly fainted.
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Old 27-11-2014, 09:30 PM   #3
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Was told by shop owner that this silicone is safe, but there isnt any indication on the bottle, but only in webby indicated its for aquarium.. So just want to do check 1st, b4 applying the silicone.
Tia
where u bought from bro?

so far i use dowcorning and another brand which is yellow in colour and is written for aquarium
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Old 27-11-2014, 09:47 PM   #4
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From a hardware shop at woodlands 11, for this, it comes in 3 different color: clear, black and white.
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Old 30-11-2014, 12:15 AM   #5
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I rather use glue gun
No smell
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I rather use glue gun
No smell
glue gun cannot tahan the pressure and some times is toxic .....
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Old 03-12-2014, 01:00 AM   #7
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just stick to silicon, no glue from glue gun. actually most silicon are safe to use. just make sure you allow ample time for silicon to fully cure. top up water and run for a couple of days and drain all water. top up and tank is ready for use.
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Old 04-12-2014, 12:30 AM   #8
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just stick to silicon, no glue from glue gun. actually most silicon are safe to use. just make sure you allow ample time for silicon to fully cure. top up water and run for a couple of days and drain all water. top up and tank is ready for use.
Noted. Thx boss...
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