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Unread 08/08/2016, 05:54 PM   #1
FamilyTank
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DAP Silicone-- any I wish I didn'ts out there?

So this is for glass on glass in glass baffles. Anybody wish they used a different product. Just a 29gl sump/fuge. HD/Lowes have DAP and Loctite aquarium safe silicone. Not interested in GE 1 or 2. Just looking for something to stick and not become discolored.


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Unread 08/08/2016, 06:46 PM   #2
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If you don't wish to order then I personally would prefer going to petco and getting aqueon, it bonds better and stays clear.


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As long as its 100% silicone and you let it fully cure.. You are good to go..
Can't guarantee it won't turn colors if you stay clear


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If you dont want discolored then get black. But as above aqueon works very well.


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Aqueon is simply dow cornings silicone with a large markup..


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Unread 08/09/2016, 01:07 PM   #6
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you can get Momentive RTV 108


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Unread 08/09/2016, 08:41 PM   #7
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Aqueon is simply dow cornings silicone with a large markup..
Yeah but it works well, and stays clear, and a good option if you are in too much of a hurry to order online, otherwise I would use RTV
Seems like there's a petco near every home depot around here, so it's an easy to find option


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