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silicone
Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 4:06 pm
by sparkee
ive just been makin some caves, should i worry about the excess silicone?
Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 4:56 pm
by Mindy
I have a little bit sticking out here and there and it doesn't seem to bother them. I guess as long as it's not taking up too much space on the inside it would be OK.
Anybody else think different?
Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 7:10 pm
by McEve
As long as it's not bulging out and creating crevices where the eggs/newborns could be stuck, then I don't see a problem with it.
Remove the excess silicone when it's newly applied, and if you get some sticking out here and there it doesn't matter - for the fish that is.
Personally I'm quite annoyed with the silicon that shows around the caves in my terrace tank, but I try not to worry too much about it and pray for algae - the right kind mind you!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 7:52 pm
by Jenny
Do you have to use aquarium silicon or does any silicon do?
Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 8:07 pm
by McEve
No, you have to use aquarium silicone. Other types can contain anti fungal additives or other agents wich is very poisonious to fish.