TANKIN Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I purchase Aqueous sealant because the GE silicone sealant I use to purchase from Home Depot has anti mold additive and not sure how it will effect the fish. I just completed a 35 gal customs size 32"H x 30"L X 6"W using 3/8" glass. I have build many tanks in the past using GE silicone and never had a problem with air bubbles appearing in the seams after filling the tank with water. I waited 24 hours and filled the tank am noticing thousands of tiny bubbles between the front panel of glass and the side panel. They were not there when I completed the tank all seams were tight and void of air bubbles. I am concerned that the Aqueon sealant is not curing as the original GE silicone. After 5 hours no leaks at the bubbles, I emptied the tank and most of the bubbles disappeared will let it cure another 24 hours. and try again. Any suggestions. Tony Link to comment
cromag27 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 It takes at least a week for silicone to fully cure. that aqueon stuff is comparable to GE 1. probably the same thing but repackaged. the only silicone I use for tanks is momentive rtv 100 series. sorry I couldn't answer your question directly. Link to comment
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