[uMc]

Hi Everyone,
can someone please recommend me one? i need to reseal the thank. how long it takes for it fully dried?
Thanks
Ray

 

[RLee]

I have used this Aquarium Silicone Sealant | AAP, Dow Corning 100% | Fish Safe with good results. I have also used GE silicone I from the hardware store. I liked the AAP/Aquarium Sealants better because it dried more clear and bonded better with the glass.
After 1 year the GE had some alge creep under the silicone, the AAP/Aquarium Sealants did not. This is why I assumed it has boned better.

 

[Wasserpest]

Depending on the temperature, humidity, and type of silicone, it takes about 24 hours for it to cure.

Surface prep is important - the glass needs to be absolutely clean for a good bond.

As for the type - many work, but if the glue is exposed to the water by all means avoid silicone with -cides in it (fungicide, algicide, whatnotcide).

 

[25cube2019]

You can used GE silicone ( from Lowes or Home depot) just make sure it not the one that have stuff to prevent molds

 

[GraphicGr8s]

Depending on the temperature, humidity, and type of silicone, it takes about 24 hours for it to cure.

Surface prep is important - the glass needs to be absolutely clean for a good bond.

As for the type - many work, but if the glue is exposed to the water by all means avoid silicone with -cides in it (fungicide, algicide, whatnotcide).

Just to expand on that a tad bit just because it says 100% silicone does not mean it won't contain those "cides".

I've used, and so have many others here, the GE 1. For greater strength I use the Dow 795 as that is what Disney uses for there systems. Plus it's a help that it sticks to slate given I love to refurb Metalframe tanks.