Silocone

Evan Keller · #1 (**permalink**) 12-06-2007, 11:05 PM

What type/brand of silicone is safe to use in the vivarium. I found black silicone but I really don't think it will be safe to use to attach the bedding to the Great Stuff background. It was Silicone II and had Bioseal. Correct me if I'm wrong but I just want to be sure so my frogs don't die.

Crash · #2 (**permalink**) Yesterday, 12:37 AM

Take a look at the Post titled "Silicone and Cement Questions" back in August, it answered my same Question that I had asked shortly before you asked a similar Question, the GE Silicone II with "BioSeal" should be OK!
Thank you "Beingtrei"

Green Ghost · #3 (**permalink**) Yesterday, 12:50 AM

100% silicone is safe after it has cured for at least 18 hours preferably 24. I use GE Silicone I (100% Silicone Rubber). If Silicone II is 100% Silicone then it should be alright. The color is not a factor. What you have to watch out for is Silicone that has a mold / mildew resistant formula. Usually it's the one that says "Tub & Tile" or Bathroom and Kitchen. That Mold & Mildew resistant kind has chemicals in it that will kill your frogs eventually, even after it's cured. I just checked the last tube I used and it says "windows and doors" on it.