AQUARIUM SAFE Silicone, Glue, Cement and Adhesives.
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- Опубликовано: 18 май 2016
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Today we look at my top 5 and aquarium SAFE silicones, glues, cements and adhesives. 
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Man i can't believe i just watched video about glue that was actually very entertaining
Neither can I , but it was good 🙂👍
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Exactly what I needed right...
My boyfriend is doing a PhD in medical research. He’s so used to watching your videos with me he’s just referred to this video to help him select aquarium silicon in his next experiment.
He’s measuring the time it takes human skin cells to grow on different materials and join up with others on a different material and the silicon is going to hold it all together in the solution :)
I thought you’d appreciate knowing that your old videos are still relevant and useful, even outwith the hobby :)
Thanks for this! What would you recommend to glue acrylic to glass? I have a glass tank but want to attach an acrylic rim around the inside to sit my DIY lid on top of it.
God bless you my friend everything out just about learning about the aquarium Hobby from building my own tank to building my own aquarium stand and put it in 3D backgrounds I've learned from you thank you so much for all your time and effort that you put into making your videos once again God bless
Dang Joey, even your old videos are really good information, you are such an asset to the hobby.
I am just returning to the hobby after 25 years away and boy have things changed since I last had a wet tank.
Thanks for doing what you do!
Thank You so much for this Tutorial! It is very helpful. ❤
Great video thanks for going over all the glues always a big discussion
Hi, I’m going to be emptying my acrylic tank and before I refill it I want to reinforce the seals. What would you recommend me using and how would you recommend me do it? Thanks
Easily one of the best videos I have seen of yours to date. When you go to the stores they have not a clue or want to charge us $12 just for silicone. I really wish you would do an in depth video on acrylic aquarium repairs. AKA, seam damage repair or a crack is forming. Thanks for taking the time to share your hobby with the rest of us "fish hoarders".. I mean "collectors"
Thanks for the video I would have never guessed some of those things where safe to use. What is safe to use as a sealer on homemade aquarium decorations?
once knew someone (me) who resealed a 10 glln with hot glue gun and when I filled it water was spraying out all 4 corners.... funniest thing I've ever seen 😁
I'm glad I wasnt the only one 😂
lol same 🤣
I throw my shoe across my room and I had a 30gl tank it hit the corner and bursted I wus pissed trying to save the fish lol
@@JasonFolk07 Damn, how hard did you throw the shoe? Was it a steel-toed boot?
@@thomasashe2681 not hard but I guess hard enough to bust the front and have my room get flooded aha :(
Which glue is best for sticking (underwater) my LED air bubble strip to the backside of my tank? Thanks
I dont know why i dont just go to your channel before i bother googling something. This is why you really are the King
I wanna have a 3D background made of cement, but it'd be for shrimps. Would this be a bad idea? I believe cement would raise the tds which would affect the molting process of shrimps, but I'm not sure if this is true?
These videos are classic you can always go back and learn from Joey's old content
does "Great stuff" work and safe in the aquarium? Thinking about making a background in a 29 gallon tank.
Joe can I use bondic to fill chipped glass/fill gaps or shall i be using uv resin
thanks
so i have a "floating rock" thats suction cups to the floor of my tank with fishing wire giving it that floating invisible look... but it unsuctions and floats to the top of my tank instead... so i have two rocks that sit on top of the suctioned area stopping it from doing that... if i glue gun the suction cup top and a little bit of the wire to the rocks do you think that would be strong enough to hold it down? or would i need a stronger glue/silicone ? HELP ME
Great video!! Perhaps one of the most FAQ in my local group!!!
Hi would like to ask as I am using epoxy to try to fix my cracked alcyric fish breeder case, and i saw your video after that. So i wonder would it be alright after 24 hours dry up, to put in shrimp or fishes thanks
Thank you soo much for this video i was searching to look for a good silicone to build a outdoor feeder breeding tank
Any experience with fabric glues? Heard they are washable, curious if they will hold up submerged for a long time though, also whether they are safe?
(Wilk only use for bonding plants, not really stones hehe)
Will bondique work on a aio glass tank with acrylic baffles and fuge wall? Also abs sheets silicones to glass stronger seal vs acrylic to glass?
Helpful! I am trying to make a nice hault out deck for my turtle. and want to basically make a table/shelf-with PVC pipe for legs and some plexi for the platform....suggestions on what would work best for this?
hi joey great videos. please let me know what you think. your canister bucket filter would it work for a 79 gallon tank that has the bottom drilled? I'm worried about the head pressure. thank you for all thatvyou do!
excellent video Joey I would love to see you use that last product you purchased in some sort of aquarium build keep the vid s coming because I'm in to DIY builds and I think I'm going to purchase your book I think it will be good to have around the house
Dude great video! Always informative. Been using silicone for years for aquarium stuff and really liked hearing your input. I've wondered about that gel light stuff for awhile, thanks for giving me green light to try some stuff too. Hey where do you get glass and acrylic to build with. I need source. Peace.
Is it really okay to fill an aquarium below 30 gallons after 24 hours? i just finished building my 15 gallon leader tank yesterday and i get imlatient since it's a main tank size i use and one of my mollies already died because i just put them in a tub.
i really want it to work however some people says it takes a week for silicone to fully cure with max strength and some says it's a day per glass mm. i really need advice. thank you!
I’ve got a leak in an acrylic aquarium on the rear bottom seam. Do I have to use weld on 16 to seal it or can I use super glue gel? It’s a super small leak but don’t want it leaking at all or growing for that matter. I’ve also checked the stand and found the previous owner didn’t have a full pad under it which probably caused the separation. I’ve fixed that issue but need to fix the leak.
Want a glue I can build some stuff for my aquatic turtles , with rocks ect advice? Thanks
Great video. Big picture, would you think silicone be a safer alternative for potable home plumbing solutions as thread sealant, vs PTFE-containing pipe dopes and/or teflon tape?
Love all ur videos have been been watching for a past week trying to rebuild my aquarium
I have a question. if I wanted to use concrete to mold a hardscape, is it possible, and if so, what sort of products/ingredients would be good to use?
Great video just the information that I was looking! For how long do you let resting ( curing, set ) before putting it to use? And how much media (biological) is unhealthy for the fish if is unhealthy? Thanks
Hi King of DIY. Thanks for making this video. I learned a lot about different glue types for aquariums. Before I try one of these options could you please give me your suggestion on my project? I need to glue an 8x16 piece of compression foam the the bottom of my glass fish tank. Which of these products do you think would work best. The tank will be used for splash photography, which is why I need the foam to absorb the impact of falling objects.
Hi do you happen to know how to install a glass / lexan window with a fiberglass tank? what adhesive should I use that would stick with fiberglass at the same time aquarium safe /Food Grade?
Hey Joey, I have a 265ltr tank with those fake foam rocks as a background that I siliconed in when I first bought the tank. Any advise on getting rid of the background as it will be a huge mess!
im not sure if you said it or not but, silicone doesn't bond to already dryed/cured silicone. need to razor off the old and reapply
Icey McNasty
Thanks for the information.
Important point, but he definitely said it. Or was that in another of his tank revealing videos? He's usually VERY thorough, though.
if i were building an acrylic sump would i be ok to use silicone for the chamber pieces or does it have to be acrylic cement?
other good deal and alot to learn again thank you joey.
Sir a big fan of your videos just need help I have 54 length 18 width 18 height aquarium have a metal stand built can u plz tell me what to keep between the glass & plywood normally seen people keeping thermocol in between is it ok & what should be the thickness thanks in advance
hi Joey I was wondering what your recommendation would be to bond acrylic to glass. I want to turn my glass tank into an all in one and I don't want to go all the way down to the bottom. mostly because my arm won't reach the bottom even if I go out 4 inches and also because I don't want to give up to much room for the fish.
p.s. I don't know if it matters but it is a saltwater tank.
The Blue GE tube Silicone 1 that you show - clearly states not for use below water line and aquariums - how has it fared in your - any thoughts on why its labeled not for aquariums
I used the kind you said to use in my brackish tank let it cure a long time now I have noticed some type of whitish film coming off the seams is this normal
Hey Joey will that last product (bondic) bond plexiglass to glass? If not what would the best product be to do this?
Does this silicone needs hardner or it's not necessary ?
If not then why hardner + silicone both two compound use in plastic molding process ??
THANK YOU!! You answered so many of my questions. I look forward to watching more of your videos. :)
I am building an Orchidarium from a 40 gallon breeder tank. I need to attach a sheet of lexan (polycarbonate) permanently to one side of the black plastic on the top rim of the aquarium. Would you be able to suggest a material that would connect the two dissimilar plastics? I’m not sure if the black plastic aquarium lip is made from ABS or Styrene? Any help is appreciated. Thanks and great video! :) I guess the adhesive material really doesn’t need to be fish safe because it is just housing plants.
Making a background for my fish tank if I was putting cement on Styrofoam what type of paint are aquarium safe also sealer
lets get a diy handbook v.2 😍 with all the updates. its been alot of videos since 1.0 has come out
So I have some acrylic panels that I want to make a tank out of. I’ve seen people use silicone to build a glass aquarium but can silicone be used to build an acrylic tank? Thanks in advance.
Hi, First of all you vids are very informative and entertaining which I tend to binge on from time to time... most of the time. My question to you is this. Is there a way to thin out aquarium safe silicone to the consistency and function of rubber cement? I am looking to patch some cracks in my concrete pond and see if thinned out silicone is the way to go.
Is there a transparent version of a paint? I want to seal some souvenirs in order to put them inside my tank. I am afraid that the painting of these souvenirs could hurt my fish. Any advice?
This is really helping my dad bc he needed to find the right silicone to reseal his fish tank for his sister thank you :>
Hello. We are new to fish keeping. Been many many years since I've kept any fish. We are keepers of a beautiful male betta since the first of the year basically. I've been dealing with trying to find the right cave for him. They're always a little sharp in areas. If I sand those areas down. Is there some type of sealer that I could coat the decoration with afterwards to make sure it's still safe to go in his tank?
I have a treasure chest decoration but the sparkles inside come off pretty easily. Is it okay to use hot glue to cover the sparkles?
Have you ever tried flex shot. I just made 3 dividers in a 30 gal and used flex shot to seal them in. It says aquarium safe. Just wondering your thoughts on it.
Timestamps
0:12 Silicones
3:08 Cements
5:11 Super Glue
5:55 Hot Glue
6:42 Bondic
7:49 Outro
Thank you so much
once again awesome video joey.. here's my problem.. while I managed to crack my 1" hole for my in-line pump.. my question for you is what can I use to seal the crack and hole..
wow! Soooo much useful information, thank you Joey.
Are there any way to temporarily attach acrylic to something else that is strong but removable? I have a dry acrylic tank I would like to divide but without it being Permanently bonded?
I have an already set up vivarium that I want to add on to. The walls are too bare and I want to add cork bark. But I need something that dries quickly. Will hot glue work do the job? If not, idk what im going to do.
So I can use regular gel super glue to glue broken decorations back together??
Hey Joey, the back acrylic panel containing the sump portion of my all-in-one aquarium broke loose at the seam. Is there any way to repair this without having to take down the whole tank? Do you think I could successfully reseal the panel with a hot glue gun? the detached portion of the seam is about 6 inches long.
hey bro .....m making an aquarium height 6 feet length 10 feet and broad 8 feet ....but unfortunately my all effort got failed glass joint does not working ....silicone , UV glue and araldite all fail ....have u any suggestion for the best out of best adhesive for glass to glass
Im rebuilding a 100 gallon fish tank is it safe to use lexel sealant or should i tak it back and get silicone
Hi,
I have recently purchased some miniature bricks made from baked porcelain and was thinking of building something for my tank with it. Can you please recommend a mortar which is aquarium safe.
Thanks
do u have a video in where u use the weld on cement in the acrylic so i have some idea on how to apply it im scared to make a mess or mistake
GE silicone 1, says do not use in aquariums below the waterline. Is this one ok to use still?
Love the videos would like to hear more abt that last one thanks
King! (QUESTION) How can i glue (acrylic to glass) this is for a sump.Thanks Dev
Can I use superglue for plants when the glue has multiple ingedrients? Like is really any fine? Because I've got some really cheap ones...
Will the super glue work on a wet wood to bound plants? Or should I wait for it to dry?
I need something to glue stones over my plant pots! Safe for plants! they told me it’s a spray! Do you know what it is? Thank you
sometimes i use black Silicone... i have found that (as you mentioned) as long as it is 100% silicone it works great. Besides i think it looks cooler on frameless aquariums. I did not know about super glue or the silicone gun. I will pick them up next time i go to the hardware store for sure. Thanks as always
Great video. Are there any adhesives to bond glass to acrylic?
Hey Joey - JB WaterWeld putty can be used with potable water, but what are your thoughts on Marine Weld 2 part? Have you worked with it before? I emailed JB and they said that MarineWeld is non-toxic when fully cured.... Do you think it's safe to use on a submerged project?
Joey, have you any experience with black silicone? Is there a difference in dry time? adhesion?
whats the best silicone you think that will hold a drop in kit in my 20 gal the best … thanks
Can i use ge silicone 1 to seal a acrylic panel to glass panels? 3 of the panels are glass and one on the end is acrylic, none of it is sealed and i was hoping to try and make this into my next project tank if sealing acrylic to glass is possible
Is it safe to use with fish in the same room as your using it or do I have to move the tank Im working on
I want to build a filter slash sump , but I'm in the uk and can't find or figure out what acrylic cement to use 😦 can't find weld on 4 and 16 any whereno joy on Google, I don't want to order off Amazon ect any ideas where or what is ok to use
super thanks for making this video man. I had been worried about what to seal up my reptile enclosure with when I make my custom builds in just a month. I needed to know what was going to be safe and not get anything sick.
never mind it seems they added something for mold resistance in their silicon 1
What is the best glue/sealant to use to bond an acrylic brace to a glass aquarium?
Would you ever consider building an acrylic aquarium with a "weld-on 16 type more solid glue", if a more liquid weld-on 4 type glue was not available in your area?
great info!! what glue is for sticking lava rock together?
hey Joey, so I just built a 105 gallon tank with GE 1 100% silicone. tank has been leaked tested and passed. my fish have been in this tank for 3 days and I've noticed that the silicone turned opaque white. should I be worried? I'd appreciate it if you helped me out. thanks.
What should i use for sticking acrylic to glass ?I have a glass aquarium but i want to build the filter that was used for the office aquarium.
This is such a helpful video! Thank you!
whats the best alternative for silicone for glass aquariums?
I have built a full glass tank in about 2-3 days prior to test filling it outside in the grass.
I've not found any leaks at all, and it's still housing my 40-50 livebearers.
I've also been looking for acrylic tanks, but I'm so bad at glueing things together.
For the glass tank I used Rubson aquarium silicone sealant which has a recommended holding power for 300 litres.
I am just wondering I have the all purpose GE Exact bottle you have the silicone one all purpose, I matched the bottles perfectly down to every word, I've been told not to use this to recaulk or reseal my fish tank. I've heard from you and others as well it's one of the best ones and does not harm wildlife in the tank and works well for strength in bigger tanks. Mine is a 55 gallon custom built. Can you please confirm you do use this exact GE brand all purpose window attic trim and flashing silicone I is the one and is safe and proper for me to use?
Are these silicones good for any size tank? Or is there something you use for larger tanks?
Wow wonderful video on silicone!! So informative
Think the bondic will work on a cracked aquarium frame?
What about paint? I created a 3d background for my aquarium and I want to paint it. Which materials are safe?
thank you so much for all your videos man you are the best
Great info on the glue gun and gel super glue. Thanks
Thanks for the video so what is best glue to glue rock to plastic and the item will be submerge all the time.
The top corner of my aquarium frame has separated a little bit and I'm not using it because it started leaking from that side. What do I use to fix the separation? Because I don't want to silicone it till I can get the frame holding tight again. Thanks in advance.