GE Marine Silicone

[firedreams]

Hi all,

Does anyone know if GE Marine Silicone is safe for vivarium use?

Thanks!

 

[axolotlfreak56]

Not sure about the Marine silicone, but my current set up has a working stream with GE's black silicone used as an adhesive/sealant for a wall and stream. As it has constant contact with the water and I've had no problem at all.

 

[Martin21114]

Make sure it doesn't say mold/mildew resistant.

 

[SludgeMunkey]

No. It is not safe.

For vivaria use only Aquarium silicone is safe for structural use. For general Adhesive use, only 100% silicone (clear) without antifungals is safe.

 

[firedreams]

Thanks everyone! I returned the GE Marine Silicone and purchased a tube of Weather Shield silicone which is 100% silicone and explicitly mentions that its aquarium safe.

 

[SludgeMunkey]

Thanks everyone! I returned the GE Marine Silicone and purchased a tube of Weather Shield silicone which is 100% silicone and explicitly mentions that its aquarium safe.

Good Call. I hate to make specific suggestions as the availability varies from state to state and country to country.

 

[Sawyer]

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but why would silicone that is mold or mildew resistant not e suitable to use in a terrarium? I saw that somebody had wrote that and I am just wondering what kind of negative effects that can have. Thanks.

 

[Kaysie]

The chemicals that are in the sealant that resist mold and mildew can leech into the water. Amphibians are sensitive to chemicals, and it can prove deadly.

 

[Sawyer]

Thanks for the response.

 

[Sawyer]

My problem is that a month ago I bought an aquarium and used silicone that I now realize is "mold/mildew resistant" to attach sand to the bottom of the tank. It has been sitting for over a month now. So am I completely doomed and need to remove as much as possible or if sitting for long enough being filtered with water remove any of the chemicals or will they always be there?

I definitely wish I would have seen something like this sooner, but I'm glad I found it now.

 

[Kaysie]

Remove it. The mold inhibitors are a long-term thing. Otherwise there would be no point in using it for it's actual purpose.

 

[Sawyer]

Remove it. The mold inhibitors are a long-term thing. Otherwise there would be no point in using it for it's actual purpose.

Fortunately for the newts, unfortunately for my time and labor I will be taking this advice.

 

[twistedfisher]

razor blade and acetone to remove silicone that has cured

 

[Sawyer]

razor blade and acetone to remove silicone that has cured

Already done with the majority of it. Fingers are a bit raw but it'll be worth it overall. Luckily, well in a sense, I am off work because I just had ankle reconstructive surgery and have some extra time on my hands.