Using Silicon to patch production(active) tank

[pcfreak]

Hi All,

I was thinking of patching the top part of my tank. Siphon out water until half filled, Put in Silicon and wait for a few hours before i top back the water.

All these while with the fishes in... is it ok? I got the aquarium silicon from Polyart brand: "Nirox clear sealent"...

Will it be safe for fish?

Regards,
Anthony

[bossteck]

Short answer, not recommended.

Here's why.

Silicon skins in a minute or two, but takes days to be fully cured, and it doesn't hold well on older silicon.

So it is usually recommended that you fully remove the old silicon, clean the area thoroughly with rubbing alcohol, then apply new silicon, after that give it a few days, I would recommend at least 1 week for it to be fully cured before adding water.

Having water in your tank also added the problem of outward pressure exerted by your tank water. It pushes the glass further apart, would be better if you dry the tank before doing your repairs.

[BFG]

Watch the clip for this product.

http://www.aquarium-munster.com/eng/...d_Aquarium.asp

Available at-

http://www.aquamarin.com.sg/products...?productid=583


I have never used this product before. If you decide to purchase it, post the result and your opinion here. Might help the other members here in the same predicament as you.