Need Some Silicon Advice

[knifes_aplenty]

i have to repair a small crack in my 10g tank, not to sure what brand of silicon you guys would suggest using, any ideas?

 

[Spiceweasel69]

i have to repair a small crack in my 10g tank, not to sure what brand of silicon you guys would suggest using, any ideas?

If youre US you can use GE sealant 100% silicone. If youre UK you need to get some off ebay or go to LFS where they may sell it for a bit more (the proper aquarium sealant)

 

[guppymad]

i just got some for £3.50 from lfs.

 

[windsor-aquatic]

i just got some for £3.50 from lfs.

If you are UK based, you need to use high modulus silicone, which is suitable for aquatic use. Anything else may have anti-fungacide additives in them. Available from most lfs or glass suppliers.

 

[onemisterchristian]

@ 3.50 wouldn't it be near the same price to just buy a new 10 gallon? Not to mention so much more condusive to laziness?

 

[windsor-aquatic]

@ 3.50 wouldn't it be near the same price to just buy a new 10 gallon? Not to mention so much more condusive to laziness?

Entirely agree.

 

[Rooster]

Cracks are very hard to fix... they will usually run unless patched - with another piece of glass, bonded with "glassbond" preferably.

 

[wendywc]

Now's the perfect time to upgrade to a bigger tank. I say, don't bother fixing a crack in a 10 gallon. Sorry --- good luck to you.

 

[Ptarmigan]

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