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tarotpodge
Hatchling

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Posted - 06/09/2011 :  18:47:35  Show Profile  Click to see tarotpodge's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
Just built my new viv to partition. First need to silicone the joins. I know alot of you use aquarium sealent and that is safe. Went in to b and q. They have a silicone that does NOT say mould resistant/anti fungal....It has no mention of this on the packaging. The same brand but a different type had anti mould etc on the packaging. There is no ingredients list on the package. As it does not state the anti mould component, would this be ok to use or should i stick to aquarium sealant....

2.0.3 Corns, Creamsicle(Phoenix), Ghost motley(Savanna), 2x carolina(Indiana+Severus), Amel stripe (Frazzle).
0.3.0 Dogs, Shar pei cross, Staff and Dalmation 0.3.0 Cats 2.0.0 Chinchillas 7.11.23 Tropical fish 1.0.0 Iguana

Spreebok
Sub Adult

United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/09/2011 :  18:51:49  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I'd stick to aquarium myself, just to be doubly sure :>
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gingerpony
Queen Bee

United Kingdom
10455 Posts

Posted - 06/09/2011 :  21:07:49  Show Profile  Click to see gingerpony's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
^^ same here

cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos

Location:Leeds/York/Selby area
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tarotpodge
Hatchling

433 Posts

Posted - 06/09/2011 :  22:41:07  Show Profile  Click to see tarotpodge's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
ok guys, thanks for that. Thought that may be your respnse but just wanted to check as was under £4 for a huge tube.

2.0.3 Corns, Creamsicle(Phoenix), Ghost motley(Savanna), 2x carolina(Indiana+Severus), Amel stripe (Frazzle).
0.3.0 Dogs, Shar pei cross, Staff and Dalmation 0.3.0 Cats 2.0.0 Chinchillas 7.11.23 Tropical fish 1.0.0 Iguana
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eekamouse
Egg

71 Posts

Posted - 07/09/2011 :  10:51:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
...... when i were a lad and started making my own aquariums (35 years ago....gulp) 'aquarium' sealent did not exist. i always used, and still use, bathroom/kitchen grade silicone applied with a mastik gun. with any silicone sealent, it important to let it cure completely. i don't go near it for at least a couple of days after applying. it takes a bit of practice too. the smoother and flatter the application, the easier to clean & therefore more hygenic. too little, you will get a bad, leaky, bond and too much and you can have a right old mess that will look shabby! i believe one to avoid is acrylic sealent. it is cheaper but there is no way it can be as strong or waterproof.
hope this is helpful



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0.0.1 cornsnake 'curly'

Edited by - eekamouse on 07/09/2011 10:52:19
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gingerpony
Queen Bee

United Kingdom
10455 Posts

Posted - 07/09/2011 :  12:01:35  Show Profile  Click to see gingerpony's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by eekamouse

...... when i were a lad and started making my own aquariums (35 years ago....gulp) 'aquarium' sealent did not exist...

neither did the array of anti-mould, anti-fungus all-singing all-dancing silicone sealants that are around today lol they're definitely to be avoided

yes people will have used just plain silicone sealants in the past as quoted above ^^ but now there is a proven-safe alternative that's readily available i just can't see why anyone would take the risk

cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos

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eekamouse
Egg

71 Posts

Posted - 07/09/2011 :  14:51:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
yes people will have used just plain silicone sealants in the past as quoted above ^^ but now there is a proven-safe alternative that's readily available i just can't see why anyone would take the risk



true enough...however all silicone sealants, aquarium/bathroom/kitchen are water/mould resistant and inert when cured properly. i should have put the emphasis of my post on the application and curing as intended



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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
2308 Posts

Posted - 07/09/2011 :  20:08:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I use a product called CT1 sealant there is nothing better, on eBay for around £8.00.
You tube (CT1 sealant )

0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)

Edited by - Okeetee Mick on 07/09/2011 20:11:33
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eekamouse
Egg

71 Posts

Posted - 08/09/2011 :  12:38:46  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
thats the one mike!



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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
2308 Posts

Posted - 08/09/2011 :  16:24:08  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Cheers eekamouse, really surprised this stuff is not available in more DIY stores. Sealed my vivs with the clear and you can hardly see it.

0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
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eekamouse
Egg

71 Posts

Posted - 08/09/2011 :  17:44:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
yes it's very good. makes a nice job of aquariums....very reliable!



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tarotpodge
Hatchling

433 Posts

Posted - 08/09/2011 :  22:51:00  Show Profile  Click to see tarotpodge's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
Thanks for your help guys n gals.

2.0.3 Corns, Creamsicle(Phoenix), Ghost motley(Savanna), 2x carolina(Indiana+Severus), Amel stripe (Frazzle).
0.3.0 Dogs, Shar pei cross, Staff and Dalmation 0.3.0 Cats 2.0.0 Chinchillas 7.11.23 Tropical fish 1.0.0 Iguana
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