Re: [APD] Silicates Leaching from Aquarium Glass?

["Jim & Jenny" <jimjen at internode_on.net>]

Theres literally 10's of thousands of glass tanks in the world well over 30
years old and these haven't crumbled nor pin pricks appeared in the glass
due to loss of silicone. I think theres a lot more things to worry about
than this.




-----Original Message-----
From: aquatic-plants-bounces at actwin_com
[mailto:aquatic-plants-bounces at actwin_com] On Behalf Of bill
Sent: Monday, 24 September 2007 10:14 PM
To: aquatic-plants at actwin_com
Subject: [APD] Silicates Leaching from Aquarium Glass?

I had never heard of that, but after Googling I find that at least some
people believe that it does.

Assuming that to be true, do you think that the amount that is leached would
be significant enough to cause the growth of certain silicate-loving algaes?

Also, continuing with that assumption, could enough silicates be removed to
affect the strength of the glass?  If so, do you think that the aquarium
would crumble all at once or would little pin-prick sized holes develop
first?

Bill



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