I read the tube where it says to let the sealant cure for 48 hours before filling with water, but I'm not using it on the aquarium itself. I am making a 3 section divider for my bettas and I just want to use it on the plexi dividers. Do you think I still need to wait the 48 hour because I really needed to get them moved to the big tank today. Will it be okay seeing as I'm not using it on the aquarium to support the weight of water?
danielle Z
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Unfortunately no it won't hold if it gets wet. Usually 24 hours if not curing on a "stress" point.
No it won't release toxic chemicals into the water if not fully cured so no worries.
You can try it after 24 or use a hairdryer or furnace duct to help cure it faster.
Voxygen8
It would be best to let it cure. You don't want any uncured sealant in the water because it will release a few volatile compounds. If you decide to push your luck, the weight of the water isn't an issue if there is water on both sides of a divider.
Just little ole me
Actually most people say you should let it cure at least 72 hours, as to not release chemicals into the water that could harm the fish. I did the same thing in my divided 20 gallon for my bettas.