Redoing sealant- how to cure faster?

[Bruce1975]

Hi, so I have to redo the sealant in my aquarium and I have all of equipment to do it, I was just wondering if I could do something to help speed up the curing process? If I spray some water in the tank and cover the top with Saran Wrap will that help? I was reading that humidity helps speed the process up. If anyone wants to know what I’m using, it’s Momentive RTV100 adhesive.

 

[itiwhetu]

If this sealant doesn't say "for aquarium use" then don't use it. Most aquarium silicones take 10 days to cure, and they need 10 days.

 

[itiwhetu]

I use

 

[itiwhetu]

This is a good thread to tell you a story.

My 150 g tank is a rebuild. The glass was originally bought for a mate for his place, he found some sealant that was recommended to him that was meant to be the strongest sealant made, he liked it because it was super clear. I advised him to build the tank with the silicone I knew, but he decided to use this other product, so we built the tank. Twelve months later the tank fell apart in his living room and he lost about $2000 worth of fish, his wife said never again, and I received the glass. I cleaned it up and rebuilt the tank using the correct silicone, ten years later it is here

 

[Colin_T]

Silicon dries and cures best in warm dry environments. Cool conditions and damp conditions slow the process.

Most silicon takes 24 hours to become touch dry and fully sets in 7 days under good conditions (warm and dry).

If it's a big tank (4 foot or bigger), give it 7 days.

If it's a small tank (2 foot) and you are just resealing the insides but not replacing the silicon between the glass, then a couple of days should be fine if it's warm and dry.

 

[FranciscoB]

As suggested, it takes several days, 1-2 weeks (minimum 7 days). Not worth rushing it, and having to regret it will be such as drag + a lot of extra work and money.
Although I have not used this very adhesive, I know of people who have, and consider it one of the best. I have used GE 1.