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Silicon sealant

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jenny

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Hello all, I am just in the beginning of setting up a bigger tank for my newts and have put a glass divider in one side and was wondering how long to leave the sealant before I should test to see if it water tight. It seems to be going off fast and did it about 4 hours ago (10am)
 
I will say between 12-24 hours it depends ion what silicon you are using
 
It will seem firm to the touch in a couple of hours, but it will continue to give off acetic acid (that lovely vinegar smell) for 2-3 days, or longer if it's been applied thickly. If you add water sooner, it may take a lot longer to fully cure and/or be more likely to leak. I'd say wait until the smell is gone.
 
I've been using a ton of that stuff lately. Wait at least 24 hours because you let it get wet.
 
my container of sealant says "..fully bonds within 24 hours. to ensure a leak-proof seal, allow at least 48 hours before filling aquarium with water"
 
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