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dtroup2 - May 14, 2006 12:34 AM (GMT)
I need to re-seal the top 6 inches of my tank.
I have 100% silicone rubber is this safe to use?

Never Mind. I checked it out on True Value's web site and they said that TV012A is fine for use in aquariums but to wait 24-48 hours before adding fish to be safe.
At $3.79 a tube I wanted to make sure before I opened it, :laugh: and I don't want any more setbacks on this tank.

dtroup2 - May 14, 2006 02:44 AM (GMT)
Tip, when they say "well ventilated" they MEAN it! :blink:

glaive - May 14, 2006 08:12 PM (GMT)
Yes they do, the curing agen in silicone is acetic acid, also known as vinegar!

dtroup2 - May 14, 2006 08:42 PM (GMT)
I did 4 strips between 6-8 inches long and was stoned for about 2 hours without :joint: :laugh:

I have a headache today from it.

That is some nasty stuff.

cich1 - May 14, 2006 08:55 PM (GMT)
QUOTE (dtroup @ May 14 2006, 01:42 PM)
I did 4 strips between 6-8 inches long and was stoned for about 2 hours without :joint: :laugh:

I have a headache today from it.

That is some nasty stuff.

:laugh: :lol:

hahaha, know the feeling well. :green:

dtroup2 - May 15, 2006 12:48 AM (GMT)
So how do I get rid of this damn headache?
It feels like it's gonna explode.
I've tried tylenol and ibuprofin and a nap, no luck.

cich1 - May 15, 2006 01:21 AM (GMT)
get outside into the fresh air. that and a bit of a nap usually helps me. i would also suggest a bit of the sweet leaf as well.

dtroup2 - May 15, 2006 03:07 AM (GMT)
:laugh: Of those three the only one I hadn't tried was the fresh air, I did and it helped some. I think what helped the most was :joint:

cich1 - May 15, 2006 03:10 AM (GMT)
sorry it's still with ya' i wish i had some better advice.:(

glad it helped a little though.:D

dtroup2 - May 15, 2006 04:08 AM (GMT)
I appreciate the help and the headache is getting better.
I tend to be more sensitive to fumes due to health issues. :pft:

It is an excelent excuse to indulge in the sweet leaf though, although I don't really NEED an excuse it is convienant to have one. :laugh:




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