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[BallAquatics]

Cool.  Jon, what type of silicon are you using that you can fill it with water so quickly?

Dennis

[b125killer]

Looks good 

[Mugwump]

Cool.  Jon, what type of silicon are you using that you can fill it with water so quickly?

Dennis

Loctite Clear silicone sealant (Lowe's)...hardly any smell...sets in 30-40mins..Cures in 24 hr max. dependent on temp and amount/thickness used...I pushed a bead into the corner gap late yesterday afternoon...by mid morning it was perfect. when caulking, I've found no need to really glop it on...a decent good bead will do it...a lot of folks use way too much...

It says on the pkg label 'aqarium' safe
http://www.epinions.com/specs/loctite-908570-2-7-ounce-tube-clear-silicone-waterproof-sealant

[Mugwump]

ok..just checked....Ammonia '0', nitrites '0', nitrates '0'...PH 7.2-7.3...water sparkling......I'll check again in the morning....

[wsantia1]

Very nice looking tank Jon.  I didn't you had room for something else. Looks like you found the perfect spot for it.

[BillT]

Yes, a really nice fit for it.

[Mugwump]

Thanks guys, you should see where I had to move all the stuff that was there before....LOL...some went to the trash guy.


ps..there's always room for one more if you finagle it....LOL

[LizStreithorst]

Cool.  Jon, what type of silicon are you using that you can fill it with water so quickly?

Dennis

Loctite Clear silicone sealant (Lowe's)...hardly any smell...sets in 30-40mins..Cures in 24 hr max. dependent on temp and amount/thickness used...I pushed a bead into the corner gap late yesterday afternoon...by mid morning it was perfect. when caulking, I've found no need to really glop it on...a decent good bead will do it...a lot of folks use way too much...

It says on the pkg label 'aqarium' safe

http://www.epinions.com/specs/loctite-908570-2-7-ounce-tube-clear-silicone-waterproof-sealant

Ive never heard of it.  I've always been told that GE Silicone I was the best thing to use.  The Lcctite stuff sounds better.

[BallAquatics]

I've used the DAP from Lowes with good luck before.  My tube of GE says tack free in 30 minutes, water exposure 12 hours, full cure 24 hours.

Dennis

[Mugwump]

I've used the DAP from Lowes with good luck before.  My tube of GE says tack free in 30 minutes, water exposure 12 hours, full cure 24 hours.

Dennis

yep, pretty much the same type product...different manufacturer..I read somewhere that the Loctite has a higher tensile strength....folks ,also, use it for tank building..

[BallAquatics]

Yea, I think among the brands, it's pretty much all the same stuff.  There is Type I & Type II.  Type I cures faster and is aquarium safe.  Type II takes longer to cure and has an anti-mildew agent in it that you do not want in your aquarium.

Dennis

[Mugwump]

It popped clear over night..parameters perfect....

[b125killer]

Look ready for some fish.

[Barb]

Wow Jon,  way to set up a tank!!  Good luck with it, looks great so far,
Barb

[Mugwump]

Temp is 81 deg's....yep it's ready  .   but first I need to get a bit of gravel and sand in there, and a few pieces of rock...and maybe a few planted pots....

Wow Jon,  way to set up a tank!!  Good luck with it, looks great so far,
Barb

Thanks Pauline...smaller tanks are a snap..but large ones, I like to take an extra day or two to make sure...this tank went smoothly