Premium Aquarium Silicone quantity. Total price:. Can be used for sealing aquariums and various industrial solutions. Product description PENOSIL Premium Aquarium Silicone is a acid-curing silicone sealant with great mechanical properties and high curing speed, can be used for installing and sealing aquariums, as well as in various industrial solutions.
Product values. Usage instructions. Non-sagging, does not spread in the joint. Fast curing. Great processing properties. Insulation and sealing of swimming pools and water parks. Insulation and sealing of terrariums and other glass structures.
Sealing of joints exposed to mechanical stress. Others use silicone when they want to glue rocks, plants or other decorations to the glass of their tank. As you see, silicone is pretty handy stuff. I always keep a tube on hand in case of an emergency. I highly recommend that you do the same. But before you run out and grab an unused tube of silicone that has been sitting in your shed for years, there is one thing you should know….
It might surprise you to learn that when it comes to sticking one thing to another, there is a wide range of adhesives available. Super glue , cement and epoxy, to name a few. You see, silicone has many benefits that make it a suitable adhesive for aquariums.
But what makes silicone particularly useful is that it is one of the few adhesives that clings to glass — you know, the stuff that your aquarium is mostly made of. However, since we are working in a wet environment, there is one important factor you need to consider…. Instead, once applied, it slowly dries. This process is called curing and typically takes around seven days to completely cure.
Unfortunately, silicone will not cure if applied under water. It needs to air dry. Even more importantly: Silicone is not deemed aquarium-safe until it completely cures. To apply silicone to your tank, you must drain your aquarium. If your tank already contains fish, then this is easier said than done. You must rehome your fish while you wait for the silicone in your tank to cure. Otherwise, if you need a long-lasting adhesive for glass, silicone really is the best solution.
Once it cures, it lasts years and years without any issues. If you wandered into your local Home Depot, you might have noticed their huge wall of silicone sealant.
This should be pure silicone without any additives. Fortunately, brand name silicones are well-labeled. If you see any of the following on your tube of silicone, then it should not be used in your aquarium….
Silicones making these claims contain fungicides that may kill not only your beneficial bacteria but also your fish. Over the years, I have used dozens of different silicones. And in all this time, I have learned one important lesson:.
Unless you are building an aquarium, and you need the best and most reliable silicone, there is no point in paying extra for expensive silicone. The worst offenders are the aquarium brands. And if you want to pay extra for an aquarium brand , then there is nothing wrong with that. But, if you are on a budget, then you will be pleased to know that you can achieve the same quality results with any of my top picks from this guide.
All these silicones are aquarium-safe, as seen by my happy and healthy fish. It might surprise you just how much silicone it takes to reseal an old glass aquarium. When you need to use a lot of silicone, caulking tubes are the most cost-effective way to buy it. It makes it easy to accurately apply silicone without drips. Once you try it, there is no going back.
If you are building or resealing an aquarium, then you want the strongest, most durable and most reliable silicone around. After all, if the silicone used to glue the joints of your aquarium fails, tens or even hundreds of gallons of water are going to flood your home — killing your fish and leaving you with one heck of a mess to clean up. And when it comes to reliability, two silicones stand out. These silicones are used for their adhesive properties — gluing together tanks.
If you speak to a professional aquarium builder, chances are that they use one of these two silicones…. Check price. After all, if you build aquariums for other people, then your reputation is on the line. You want to be confident that the silicone used is going to hold strong for years.
On paper, SCS is the stronger and more durable silicone of the two. This is the silicone that I previously used when building glass tanks before deciding to see what all the fuss was about with Momentive. Based on my experience, both seal well for your typical tank build — you will do no wrong with either.
If you want to glue decorations, backgrounds or rocks to the glass of your aquarium or anywhere else , then these silicones hold strong at an affordable price…. This is my go-to silicone for aquarium use. Not only is it affordable, but it can be found almost anywhere from Amazon to your local hardware store or Walmart.
Unless I am gluing a decoration to my glass, I typically use black instead of clear. Black silicone hides algae much better than the clear type. You know the problem with caulking guns? They can be difficult to control. If you are working on a delicate decoration and only need to administer a small amount of silicone, then one of these tiny tubes is your best bet.
Sure, they might not offer the same value for the money as a caulking tube, but if you only need a small amount of silicone, then most of that big tube will be wasted anyway. Cheap and aquarium-safe — a great mix. This small tube of silicone is the perfect size to keep in your aquarium cabinet, just in case you experience any emergency leaks. I know I gave Aqueon a hard time earlier for making expensive silicone sealant, but they are one of very few brands that offers black aquarium-safe silicone in a small tube.
To see the best results, clean any area where you will apply silicone. And, as always, follow the directions on the packaging. Finally, I want to mention that no silicone lasts forever. Over time, silicone will dry, crack and peel.
However, this typically takes years. One of my tanks lasted 15 years before it needed resealing. I've been keeping fish for over 30 years and currently have 4 different aquariums — it's an addiction. I'm here to teach you everything there is to know about fishkeeping. I also use this site as an excuse to spend lots of money on testing and reviewing different aquarium products! You can find my reviews here. Would you advise me to brace it this is my first aquarium build.
Thanks for the article it was very informing. It depends on the size of the glass panels and thickness of the glass. If this is the first time you have built a tank and are inexperienced, I would probably brace it. I personally avoid giving advice on specific tank builds.
You should check out a forum like DIYfishkeepers, they will be able to give you further guidance. The first two products are made by the same company, so if number 2 looks better on paper, it is probably the better product. Here is a quote directly from one of their technical sheets. Copyright Momentive Performance Materials Inc. All rights reserved. It is easy to get carried away with prep work. I am sure it is a bad idea to try and glue two wet surfaces, however moisture is not an issue.
If you are looking to reattach a center brace or attach something to the wall, or something similar there is no need to drain your entire tank.
Acetic acid is the chemical off-gassing as the material dries. Is that something that should be considered poisonous to the fish? My experience has been that it is really not. MSDS on your product will help you decide for yourself. My experience with SCS has been very positive on my tank builds of gallons or more.
I currently have 2 aquariums built with it. I was also impressed with the knowledge of the technical support staff I spoke to when I was deciding on a product. While this is not an issue for an aquarium, it may allow for some flexibility in the joints of an aquarium sitting on a crooked stand. ASI is one of the few companies stating their product is designed for aquarium use. I was planning to try their product based on the recommendations of my supplier.
With a little research their product was looking pretty good and was attractive in that it claims to bond most acrylic. Their website states that their product was tested on a gallon tank and held for months. Looking a little deeper, I was not as impressed. Without knowing the dimensions of the gallon tank the information is not very useful. We recommend you remove the fish and completely drain and clean the tank.
Remove the old sealant with a straight razor or another sharp tool. If your fish are still in the tank, avoid dropping silicone residue in the water. Clean the joints to remove old stubborn residue from the glass. Consider using mineral spirits to completely remove any residue. Starting on the inside of the tank, apply your aquarium silicone bead into the seam along the joint.
Take care to fill any gaps with the sealant. Wait for cure time to be achieved before refilling the tank with water. Fill the tank slowly , while making sure your seam is secure.
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