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Aquarium sealant question.?
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?
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- danielle ZLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
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.
- Voxygen8Lv 41 decade ago
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.
- 1 decade ago
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.
