Which adhesive silicon is safe in res

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Madasulike

New member

• Apr 24, 2014

• #1

Hi all
I'm having problems keeping the suction cups stuck to bottom of res after a little while the pump comes off the bottom as the suction cups are not doing the job very good
I was wondering which glue adhesive silicone would be good and safe to use to secure the suction cups for good not harming the water and other important things

 

Elite Nugz

Member

• Apr 24, 2014

• #2

I would just use something to weigh it down, like some big air stones.

Or you can give Marine Epoxy a shot. Not sure how safe it would be in a res though.

Find out what fish tank manufactures use to seal the edges of the tanks. Whatever they use, Im sure will work fine for ya.

 

TheTimeKeeper

Member

• Apr 25, 2014

• #3

Silicone

Silicone

You should find a number of suitable silicones at your hardware store, look for silicone safe for use on fish tanks, I also don't mind using roofing/guttering silicone thats safe for drinking water (people on tank water). I've used both with no problems.

 

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Madasulike

New member

• Apr 26, 2014

• #4

TheTimeKeeper said:

You should find a number of suitable silicones at your hardware store, look for silicone safe for use on fish tanks, I also don't mind using roofing/guttering silicone thats safe for drinking water (people on tank water). I've used both with no problems.

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Yes thank you I have been looking at fish tank glue safe when dried for fish so was going to try that

 

Dr.Nonagon

Member

• Apr 28, 2014

• #5

Silicone is pretty safe stuff, just make sure that it is fully cured before you add water to your res. It has a tendency to give off a lot of gas as it sets so just make sure that if you have a big project with silicon later that you have a well ventilated area.

 

GrowerGoneWild

Active member

Veteran

• May 11, 2014

• #6

Find the stuff thats "drinking water safe"

For small patches, or bulkhead fittings I've been using the 2 part epoxy stick that you knead. I've used quicksteel with no drinking water rating and it doesn't hut the plants when cured, JB weld also makes a 2 part epoxy that you also knead.. and its water safe.

 

leadbyexample52

Member

• Jun 20, 2014

• #7

I have used and seen people use plumers goop....it works really good better than anything else I've tried it ....it just has to be dry first then let it sit for a day or two and boom.....your done.....it's like 5 bucks at homedepot.....pro stuffbless