I agree, on the silicone to the slate, it is pretty worthless. You can really slap it on and it still won't make a difference, just wasting time from what I've tried, i have probablly 30 of those tanks, and have a few that need fixed of leaks. Also wondering if you can find the old stuff and where. Mike Chappell ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- Hello Yes; but Silicone doesn't seal / bond to slate worth a hoot Gay Alaska -----Original Message----- From: owner-apisto@admin.listbox.com [mailto:owner-apisto@admin.listbox.com] On Behalf Of Mark Barnett Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 9:29 AM To: apisto@listbox.com Subject: Re: Metal Frame Tanks Not sure you can get it, but you can buy black silicone to match Regards Mark Barnett Fish Link Central FishBookStore.com Fish Link Exchange AquaBid.com FishForums.com AquaRank.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gay" <ghemsath@att.net> To: <apisto@listbox.com> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 1:15 PM Subject: Metal Frame Tanks > Hello > > Speaking of the metal frame tanks does any one know where you can find / get > / buy the old aquarium black putty originally used in the metal frame tanks > ? > > Thanks > Gay > Alaska > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-apisto@admin.listbox.com > [mailto:owner-apisto@admin.listbox.com] On Behalf Of Mike & Diane Wise > Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2001 5:50 PM > To: apisto@listbox.com > Subject: Re: fish rooms > > Bill, > > I like metal frame tanks too. They take more abuse than all glass tanks. > Stainless steel frame tanks disappeared for the most part because all glass > tanks are easier & cheaper to make and lighter to ship. I think you can > still buy stainless steel tanks from scientific supply > stores, but the prices compared to all glass tanks are out of sight. > > Mike Wise > > William Vannerson wrote: > > > An earlier thread mentioned the use of wood for braces. Which made me > wonder if stainless steel is still available for someone who has a desire to > make their own DIY tank. The trend to all glass made stainless steel tanks > passe', but they were attractive and functional. > > > > Bill Vannerson > > McHenry, IL > > http://vannerson.home.att.net/ > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. > > For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, > > email apisto-request@listbox.com. > > Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List > Archives"! > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. > For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, > email apisto-request@listbox.com. > Search http://www.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"! > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. > For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, > email apisto-request@listbox.com. > Search http://www.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. Search http://www.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. Search http://www.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. Search http://www.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!