Silicone issue?

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BrooklynReef

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• Jan 13, 2011

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Hi. I've recently re-sealed a 55g hex with GE Silicone I. Its 100% silicone, and was told it did not have mildew protection, and it was aquarium safe. However now 2 weeks into cycling there is a clear slippery substance on the silicone.

Unfortunately I think I know the answer, but, what should I do? Did anyone try resealing a tank with this stuff.

Thanks.:irked:

 

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125reefer

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• Jan 13, 2011

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i think ge silione has othe substances that can potentially harm the tank.i would have went with a aquarium brand silicone.jmo

 

bartmalave

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• Jan 13, 2011

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I have used the ge silicone the water proff and mildu free on about s tanks 2 main tanks and 3 refugeums never had a problem my fish did not die and my coral did not melt evry thing was fine, just let it dry completely and wash with vinager and water, didn't have no problems

 

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• Jan 13, 2011

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Huh. Thanks guys. Im not sure what it is. Ughhh.

 

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• Jan 13, 2011

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I've heard of this and a pink slime growing on the silicone. If you decide to redo the tank a few of the vendors here have the aqueon aquarium silicone in stock.

 

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• Jan 13, 2011

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Thanks Alex. Is it toxic, or algae based? Will it go away? should I scrub it off?

 

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• Jan 13, 2011

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BrooklynReef said:

Hi. I've recently re-sealed a 55g hex with GE Silicone I. Its 100% silicone, and was told it did not have mildew protection, and it was aquarium safe. However now 2 weeks into cycling there is a clear slippery substance on the silicone.

Unfortunately I think I know the answer, but, what should I do? Did anyone try resealing a tank with this stuff.

Thanks.:irked:

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GE silicone 1 is good!, GE silicone 2 is bad!
+1 let it dry

 

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• Jan 13, 2011

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It dried/cured for 4 days. One of the seals cured for 2 days before putting any water in it. I specifically bought that kind because it said no mildew guard. Now that "m looking at the specs online it says it does have it. But if now 5 including 3 others say it's ok then what gives? I am definitely not putting anything live in it until I figure it out. But I have some sponges, gorgonias and halimeda coming on tuesday!

I scrubbed it off.

My #'s are good.

 

Alex

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• Jan 13, 2011

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BrooklynReef said:

Thanks Alex. Is it toxic, or algae based? Will it go away? should I scrub it off?

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I think its more of a nuisance than toxic, but not sure. I believe I saw the post here on MR, do a search and see if you can find it. hope that helps.

 

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• Jan 15, 2011

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Thanks Alex.