What Kind of Silicone Can I Use on an Aquarium?

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DAP 2.8 oz. Silicone Aquarium Sealant-00688 - The Home Depot More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Marty Hebert | permalink
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Construct or repair small aquariums with this DAP Silicone Aquarium Sealant. Mold and mildew resistant for added safety.
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For further reading: http://www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-2-8-oz-Silicone-Aquarium-Sealant-00688/100128841 ^[1]

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What Kind of Silicone Can I Use on an Aquarium? | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Andre Kramer | permalink
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Silicone is used on an aquarium for sealing leaks, repairing tank ornaments and joining rocks together to form caves and towers. Silicone can be used for aquariums as it stays flexible and does not crack or shrink. It is important to use silicone without mold inhibitors as it can leach chemicals into the water that could harm or kill the fish. Many...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5892414_kind-silicone-can-use-aquarium_.html ^[2]

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Selleys Glass Silicone - Silicone Sealants More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Priya Patny | permalink
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Selleys Glass Silicone is an acetic acid curing 100% silicone, which has excellent adhesion to glass and has been especially formulated for glazing and aquarium construction.

For further reading: http://www.selleys.com/sealants/silicone/glass/ ^[3]

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1. http://www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-2-8-oz-Silicone-Aquarium-Sealant-00688/100128841

2. http://www.ehow.com/facts_5892414_kind-silicone-can-use-aquarium_.html

3. http://www.selleys.com/sealants/silicone/glass/