Best silicone for slate caves?

[James16]

I have a few slate roof tiles, (never used so in perfect condition) and i was wondering what the best silicon to use was?


Thanks

 

[AndyEllard]

I use AQUA MATE. It is easy to get hold of from ebay or there was a link some where on here for a site where it was a lot cheaper.

 

[Joby]

In my lfs they have some sealant that comes in with the pond stuff and is much cheaper at £4.95 for a big tube of it like the ones you get in B&Q etc but its proper aquarium stuff :thumbup: I have to ask for it though its under the counter :whistle: or you'll just pay silly prices for the small tubes on the shelves :wb:

 

[graham26]

In my lfs they have some sealant that comes in with the pond stuff and is much cheaper at £4.95 for a big tube of it like the ones you get in B&Q etc but its proper aquarium stuff :thumbup: I have to ask for it though its under the counter :whistle: or you'll just pay silly prices for the small tubes on the shelves :wb:

Does it come in a brown paper bag by any chance :lol:

 

[Joby]

Does it come in a brown paper bag by any chance :lol:

Trust you Graham :whistle:

 

[Breamlegend]

http://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-324033/everflex-aquamate-silicone-aquarium-sealant-clear-310ml.html

 

[James16]

Thanks for the advice I'll check it out next time I'm in the lfs.

Thanks for that link but it says minimum order of £10 and I only need one tube!

 

[Breamlegend]

Thanks for the advice I'll check it out next time I'm in the lfs.

Thanks for that link but it says minimum order of £10 and I only need one tube!

I didn't think of that. I usually buy a box of 15 - :lol:

 

[Gem400]

Do you have a pets at home nearby? I'm pretty sure they sell 2 types in small tubes, sorry cant remember price but thats where I got some from to put some caves together, don't think it's too expensive though.

 

[CatfishandCaves]

I have a few slate roof tiles, (never used so in perfect condition) and i was wondering what the best silicon to use was?


Thanks

I use GEC silicon, I get it from my local glass merchant and it even has a fish safe label on the back (well rare), they sell it as a side line really there main business is provision and cutting glass. Its cheap a s well £3.95 for a full size tube, stinks to high heaven though, but he's a nice bloke! (joke!!!) the silican i mean.

Regards

Dave