Aquarium Silicone

Janmitch22 · October 27th, 2005

I'm going to try to make some naturalistic caves using silicone, PVC pipe, and gravel. Now, I've been seeing tubes of silicone sealant around...is that the silicone I would use for sticking the gravel to the pipe? Because those are pretty small tubes...anyone tried making caves?

Gunnie · October 28th, 2005

Make sure the silicone says aquarium safe or something like safe near food. I always buy the silicone from a pet store. You can buy the big tubes you put in one of those grease guns if you need a lot. I think I 'paid $8.00 for a large tube, but then I didn't have to worry about using the wrong kind.

Butterfly · October 28th, 2005

Can also get it at some place like lowes, just make sure it says food safe then it's safe for your fishes.

Ccarol

Janmitch22 · October 28th, 2005

Sweet...I saw some at Petco, but they had teeny tubes. I'll try Lowe's.

Butterfly · October 28th, 2005

I just paid $3.59 for an ounce at petsmart. The ounce went alot further than I thought it would.
Carol

Janmitch22 · October 29th, 2005

I was in Petco AND Home Depot today...Home Depot twice because I forgot something. It didn't even cross my mind to get that silicone. Gah! This old memory of mine....

gammerus · March 27th, 2006

hmm that sounds like a good idea. I would glue alittle sand and stuff as well as gravel..maybe some fake plants...ooooh this sounds like a project.

Butterfly · March 27th, 2006

gammerus sounds like a project coming on

Carol

gammerus · March 27th, 2006

I have too many projects..I doubt I will ever finish them all. and for the crafty people craftster.org

jim55379 · March 27th, 2006

Neat site Gammerus. I read on there something about using duct tape to make things. A friend of mine bought me a "duct tape" wallet for my birthday. It was real ductape. We watch the RED/Green show and they joke about that a lot. 8)

Jon · April 12th, 2006

whats the RED/Green show?

Jayson · April 13th, 2006

The red/Green show....a hilariously ridiculous comedy...but very pleasent to watch. You'll definitely laugh while watching this show. Here's the official site:

http://www.redgreen.com/

cheers, Jason

jim55379 · April 16th, 2006

Jon you are 14 and it is probably before your time (no offense) but it is a comedy on t.v. that uses satire ect to poke fun of things ect. It's a pretty good show considering what's on t.v. nowadays.

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