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Originally Posted by Greenfiend
Hi All, I can tell you from some experience re-sealing aquariums that you want to use GE Silicone I not GE Silicone II as it has "bioseal" which contains a form of arsenic to prevent mildew. I killed several fish in a 135 that I rebuilt with Silicone II before I found out what happened. Also, the solvent in Silicone I is an acid (hence the vinegar smell), and the Silicone II uses an ammonia solvent. As some of this undoubtedly leaves residue after curing I would imagine it would pose a problem too. I haven't used great stuff before, has anyone had any problems with it in cages with sensitive inhabitants? Thanks, Steph
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Well guys I've been on lots of forums in the past. All of them fish or turtle forums. GE SILICONE is toxic to fish turtles and most likely frogs and toads, Only when in contact with water for long periods of time or constant contact with the things that you are keeping in your tanks like your frogs or toads. Anything but Aquarium silicone will leech toxins in to water tables. You have to watch your rubber liners for ponds too if it's not a EPDM rubber liner your going to have petro chemicals in your water and will slowly kill your animals, the same with solvent based silicones. Sorry last sentence not right. I meant to say mold resistant based silicones.
Mike.Wolfkill