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Hot Glue?

Once it cools it should be okay. :)

I've used it to secure probe wires to the glass bottom, and then covered with substrate.
 
Not sure if the hot glue is a problem or not.

I do know aquarium sealant is cheap and once it dries its no danger to animals.
 
I've used hot glue in my tanks without a problem. Just let it cool, and make sure you remove all the little stringy things.
 
jaric said:
Not sure if the hot glue is a problem or not.

I do know aquarium sealant is cheap and once it dries its no danger to animals.
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:-offtopic
This aquarium sealant as been mention before for various usage but for the life of me, I can't figure why you need to use it over regular sillcone caulk in a tank holding no water. :shrugs:
 
Derek54 said:
its because of toxicity levels... not ability to hold water
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Yes, maybe. toxicity levels might diminish more than the standard in water but when water is not an issue, the toxicity is not an issue. (when dry).
 
is that a proven fact? or just a thought

cuz if a object has toxins in it, i dont think it would matter whether its water or air... it would still give off toxins
 
Derek54 said:
is that a proven fact? or just a thought
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The owner of the petstore store saids to use aquarium sealant because it better. Is this because he cares???? No.
It's just something more you bought from him.

Fact!
 
Derek54 uttered...

cuz if a object has toxins in it, i dont think it would matter whether its water or air... it would still give off toxins..
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Toxins are releashed usually when curing... In this case, likely any silicon can be used to seal a tank for a typical snake.. Usually after 24hrs most silicons have dried * cured* and stopped releasing the toxic fumes.. Read the directions and use some common sense.. Likely if we can breath without any side affect's, it is going to be fine for an animal... :shrugs: :shrugs: :shrugs: Maybe someone out there has more accurate information, rather than my common sense..

Regards.. Tim of T and J
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TandJ said:
Toxins are releashed usually when curing... In this case, likely any silicon can be used to seal a tank for a typical snake.. Usually after 24hrs most silicons have dried * cured* and stopped releasing the toxic fumes.. Read the directions and use some common sense.. Likely if we can breath without any side affect's, it is going to be fine for an animal... Maybe someone out there has more accurate information, rather than my common sense..
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I use 100% Silicone caulk from the hardware store, less than $3.00 a tube (three times the size of "aquarium sealant", half the price, exact same substance).

24 hrs is a bit borderline; the outer skin is fairly solid, but it is still offgassing. 48 would be better. I use the smell test: if I can still smell the caulk, it isn't cured enough.
 
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