chuck why why why Feb 25, 2010 #1 I have to mount my new overflows on my Tank... they are acrylic, the tank is glass... what silicone should I use?
I have to mount my new overflows on my Tank... they are acrylic, the tank is glass... what silicone should I use?
J JohnK Well-Known Member Staff member Moderator BRS Member Feb 25, 2010 #2 RTV 100 or RTV 108 (black). Get it at a Grainger.
OP OP chuck why why why Mar 6, 2010 #3 Ok, so this will not leach out any chemicals or anything into the water?
A Arthur1 Non-member Mar 6, 2010 #4 No. The silicone jimmy suggested is aquarium safe and also has a high tensile strength. Just let it cure before filling the aquarium with water.
No. The silicone jimmy suggested is aquarium safe and also has a high tensile strength. Just let it cure before filling the aquarium with water.
Jim Tansey Well-Known Member BRS Member Mar 6, 2010 #5 Don't use any silicone that states it's "Mold Resistant" most are... you need to look around GE has one you can find at your local building supply. The mold resistant types have anti-fungal components you don't want in your tank. Jim
Don't use any silicone that states it's "Mold Resistant" most are... you need to look around GE has one you can find at your local building supply. The mold resistant types have anti-fungal components you don't want in your tank. Jim
Doherty Non-member Mar 6, 2010 #6 http://www.drillspot.com/go/search/?q=rtv103 it's where I got mine for my build