Duct Tape in RES tank (or a safe silicon)

[nerdyguy83]

I have a piece of acryllic that I am going to use for a basking shelf in an RES tank, but it will need a ramp. I have a glass cover from a 2.5 gallon that I never use, and I was thinking I could attach it at an angle and then wrap the whole thing in plastic mesh (window screen) to give it some traction. The only way I can think to connect the two pieces is with tape or with silicon. I don't have the silicon, and stuff that is non-toxic to fish is expensive I think. Can I use duct tape if it will come into contact with the water? If not, is there a cheap silicon that I can use (brand name please)?

 

[Chickieepooh2u]

Ok, please don't use duct tape in your tank, that adhesive is toxic. I use AQUA-TECH Aquarium sealant. I get it a Walmart and its like 5 bucks for a 3 fl oz tube. 100% clear silicone rubber. It you get a tube of it you can draw 'lines' on your glass too, then you wouldn't have to worry about the netting either.

 

[tai95]

You don't have to buy aquarium sealant. You can just go to the hardware department and pick up a tube off 100% silicone. It's either GE I or GE II i don't remember off hand which one. Just read the label and make sure it doesn't have any antibacterial agents in it. Instead of $5 for a 3oz tube it's like $3 for huge tube.

 

[nerdyguy83]

Does anyone know what kind of GE silicone is ok and which is not? Is this the stuff that is ok to use?

http://www.geadvancedmaterials.com/.../ProductDetail/gesiliconeiiwindowanddoor.html

 

[tai95]

Does anyone know what kind of GE silicone is ok and which is not? Is this the stuff that is ok to use?

http://www.geadvancedmaterials.com/.../ProductDetail/gesiliconeiiwindowanddoor.html

If you look in the features of that tube it says
Cured sealant is mold and mildew resistant
You don't want that

The GE Silicone I doesn't have it. If you do a forum search you should be able to find out more.

 

[Toirtis]

GE silicone 1 and GE 1200 series are both quite safe for aquarium use.

 

[Fishle]

I believe there are 2 versions of both GE Silicone I and Silicone II, one that's mold & mildew resistant and one that's not. As said above, you want the one that does not have the mold & mildew resistance. I don't know if this is something new or not but lately I'm noticing that they are now putting out a mold & mildew resistant version of the "Window & Door" Silicone I/II. So you can assume that the "Kitchen & Bath" type are always gonna have the mold & mildew resistance, and now you gotta pay close attention to the "Window & Door" type to make sure it's not the mold and mildew resistant version.