GE Silicon Bio-seal

[Tom Highum]

Ok what are everyones opinions on using GE Silicon with Bio-Seal on a purely aquatic area? I have heard that it is toxic and I have heard that it isn't. Also what silicon does everyone use?

[brp4e.]

Yeh.. i probably wouldnt go with a silicone which has that bio seal stuff, you can get GE 1 or 2, just always make sure that its 100% silicone as well.

[Tom Highum]

I have GE Silicon II 100% silicon with bio-seal what about that stuff?

[froggsong]

If you are using it underwater, it might be best to go with an aquarium silicone.

As far as GE I and II go, according to GE they both have the bioseal and always have.

Just because the bottle says "100% silicone" doesn't mean that it doesn't have other additives, apparently...

[Epiphile]

I use GE II, and though I've never kept pets, the plants don't seem to mind a bit.

This may be hearsay, but I'd heard that GE II is what Hagen uses to seal their aquariums...

[Ozymandias]

from what i understand GE I doesn't have the anti-mildew agent in it but GE II does. i'm actually looking at a both of them now and GE I says Mildew resistant, GE II says mold-free.

that being said i've used GE II in my vivs and GE I in aquariums and for the aquariums i've had no problems. i have heard of people using GE II in there aquariums and thay had problems with there there cycles and beatifically bacteria but nothing about it hurting there plants or fish. at the same time i've also heard people have used it and had no problems.