Silicon rubber for aquariums.?

Question

hello

can i use 'bathroom and shower silicon rubber' on my aquarium??

any help would be great :D

Answer 1

No.  Most silicone sealants have additives in them to prevent mold and mildew that are toxic to fish.  You have to make sure when you are getting silicone to use inside a fish tank that it says "aquarium silicone" or "100% silicone" on it somewhere.  You don't necessarily have to buy it at the pet store or the fish store; you can often find it a lot cheaper at the hardware store, but you have to make sure that it's designed to be non-toxic to aquatic life.  Especially stay away from any kind of silicone that says it prevents or inhibits the growth of mold or mildew.