Re: [Killietalk] Aquarium Sealant

[<augustand at sbcglobal_net>]

I screw a wire nut on the end to seal the tube.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "L. Langione" <lonlangione at suscom_net>
To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Aquarium Sealant


> They way to keep a full cartridge from getting hard is to put a 3" drywall
> screw in the end when done, and tape it shut with duct tape.
>
>                                                           Lonny
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <LeeH920226 at aol_com>
> To: <killietalk at aka_org>
> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 10:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Aquarium Sealant
>
>
>> The primary caution to exercise is to avoid any sealant designed for
>> bathrooms or kitchens and that claims to resist mildew. That mildewcide 
>> is
> likely to
>> cause problems in an aquarium. On the other hand, if you want a small
> amount
>> for a repair job, the small tubes sold in pet stores for aquarium use are
>> expensive per ounce, BUT, a full caulking gun cartridge will likely turn
> solid
>> before you use it again. Resealing them works only for a few days or
> weeks, but not
>> for long term storage. Buy only what you need in the near future.
>>
>> Lee Harper
>> Media, PA
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