Chug Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 what type and where did you get yours from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 easiest is selleys from mitre 10 about $14, even states its safe for aquariums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Agreed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 The stuff mentioned above is great, also a brand called "sika" * clear * used for windows etc, if you read the back it says its aquarium safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 yea they stock that stuff in some pet shops for way more than that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 For a 120 by 60 by 60 tank you need 2 tubes, so use that as a guide for howmuch you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 2 tubes? you aren't supposed to snack on the stuff while you make the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 It goes well with chips, tastes like salt & vinegar. lol Actually the tank had bracing so I sealed around it aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Yeah true, I guess it depends on build style. I just built 2 400L tanks on 2 tubes and have 1/4 left. Although in saying that, look out for a possible up coming thread that says 800L of water on my floor :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I made nice sized lines of it, hardly worth skimping on something cheap just to have it fail and ruin expensive items such as carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I think maybe it is difference in building style?, I build my tanks first and then silicone, so that means that I can see exactly how much to use and rarely have excess waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Yep, Sikasil RTV. Any hardware store and most pet stores, have seen it as low as $7 and high as $25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Could you explain how you build a tank first then silicone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Could you explain how you build a tank first then silicone. Tape it together and then apply silicone? Read about it somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 So you do not actually glue the tank together, you just use the fillet to hold it together. Good luck with the carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Tape it together and then apply silicone? interestimg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douwe Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 interestimg Hope you take the tape away during the application of the silicon Have you got a web site or pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrowssj Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 2 tubes seems alot but better to go more than less. I would suggest having nice straight taped edges if your planning on doing it for the first time, keep a rag handy an keep your hands nice an clean. leave it 48hours to cure an give it a good couple of washes before using. make sure you clean the surfaces before applying an remember to wipe off excess asap, if any drys an is left it can be removed with a thin blade(try avoid craft knife blades) ive also heard sunlight soap is good for getting it clean, ive always used turps and never had any issues with so called "smudging" also ive used selleys stuff, imo its way overpriced but it does the job an unless you gona buy a pack of 12/24 its hardly worth attempting to get a better deal. always read the back of the tube it will say weither its ok for aquarium or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Actually more is not better than less. The extra glue does nothing but make it look ugly. If a tank is glued together properly it will be waterproof and the fillet just makes it easier to clean. Have a look at some of the tanks that are made in China. They use very little glue and look very tidy. My main concern here is that it is proposed to not glue the tank together but to hope the fillet will hold it together. I think that is a disaster waiting to happen and I hope others do not take up with the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 http://www.austinglass.com.au/aquariums.html Take a look at method one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 This is one of the problems with believing that Mrs Google sits on the right hand of god and only speaks the truth. In reality anybody can say anything on the internet. The information on laminated glass is also not correct. I have built thousands of tanks and would never do it that way and I would advise you not to either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 This is one of the problems with believing that Mrs Google sits on the right hand of god and only speaks the truth :sml2: :facepalm: I'm also not the first person to link that website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 All I know is glass on glass is a recipe for disaster, you gotta have some sealant between the panes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I wouldn't trust any website with that background colour. Full marks for the MSPaint drawings though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asphyx Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Yes and despite his best assurances the Dow Corning 480 data sheet specifically states it is not suitable for below water applications and is not food safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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