February 23, 200620 yr comment_90044 Hello everyone, Im starting to convert a TV into a fishtank. I am just practicing on a 21" atm but have a 32" which I am hoping will be my master piece. My problem is that I have bought quite a bit of Silaflex RTV silicone but as I was just about to use one I noticed that the silicone was white and not clear. Will this really matter (by matter, I mean kill all my fish) or do I just use it? Nic Report
February 23, 200620 yr comment_90048 What does it smell like? Has it a strong acidic smell, like strong vinegar? If not, don't use, take it back and swap what you haven't used for Acetic cure, Clear. Alan 104 Report
February 23, 200620 yr comment_90054 It could have mould inhibiters in the mix that will mix in with your water, maybe kill your fish. Report
February 23, 200620 yr Author comment_90055 ahh yea, it does have mould inhibitors in it. I'll take it back then. Thanks for your help Report
February 23, 200620 yr comment_90064 The Silicone that I use is Selleys Glass Silicone Sealant (clear) for windows and aquariums* from back of lable *Aquariums: Allow to fully cure for 7 days. Prior to usage, thoroughly wash out with water, drain and refill before introducing fish. Suitable for constructiong and repairing small aquariums. Specialist design required for large tanks. I have used this to reseal the 2.5ft tank that I got as the seal was lifting away from the glass and I didn't want to take my chances of fulling up so I resealed it. No probs so far I got this for about $8 from Mega Mitre 10 store. Hope that helps Report
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