Marineland Silicone

[Zac]

Hey All,

So I jerry rigged a little floating plant ring for my tank with marineland silicone. I essentially took airline tubing and siliconed it onto suction cups I can stick to the tank. Since it was only a small amount of silicone holding everything together, I put it at the surface of the tank about 26ish hrs after I applied the silicone

Since it was such a small amount of silicone and it’s only at the top of my tank, would it be safe after a bit over 24hrs? I didn’t smell any vinegar or anything which means it’s cured but I just want to be sure. This ring is just temporary until the one I ordered comes in the mail. So back to my original question…could small amount of silicone kill my fish if I didn’t wait 48hrs? 

[Fish Folk]

From various forums… I think you’re fine. Small amounts may cure very quickly. 24-hrs is a safe zone. Marineland Silicone appears to cure with Acetic Acid. Others cure via Ammonia — which is toxic until fully cured.

But… the safe answer is always: WAIT!