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G.E. Silicone 1

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#252 ·
Just pulled this from a Home Depot review of ge1 silicone door and window
I was looking for 100% silicone with no additives whatsoever. After calling the help number on the tube, customer service informed me that there is indeed a mold inhibitor in this formula although it doesn't state so anywhere on
 
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Pdxmonkeyboy said:
I have always wondered what the effect of the mold inhibitor actually was. I mean, the silicone itself would not mold, but what it leach out into the tank water??
It appears to leach out into the water, killing fish and plants.
 
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It's really not worth the effort anymore. I'd rather spend a little more and not have to deal with the headache lol! The only occasion that I've found a diy tank to be worthwhile and cost effective, is when it's a really large tank and all but one side is plywood.
 
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I'm actually building a large tank myself, built the base out of 6/2 And dressed it in 15mm ply that acted as sheet bracing,
The timber and glass cost $1000 in total but at 280 gallons I think it's a bargain.

Actually paid for the glass today, can't wait!

I have prosil 20 professional 100% acetic silicone to bond the glass.
Anyone know how good that is?
 
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