curing aquarium sealant

[UncleChester]

I've only ever had a problem with the fumes in very enclosed spaces. I just gooped a bunch into a tank the other day to hold some eggcrate on the background, if I stuck my head in the tank it was really nasty. At arms length it was not problem, just the noticeable vinegary odour. A few feet away and I can't even smell it. Why did I stick my head in the tank? I don't have a good answer for that, but I probably won't be doing it again with that much freshly laid silicone.

I think 40F is getting to the lower limit of where it will cure properly (does it say on the side of your tube?), so if you are set on doing this outside you should probably wait. But honestly unless you live in a closet, I wouldn't worry. I think some people are more sensitive to the fumes than others. I've siliconed tons of things and never had any burning issues or headaches or any other discomfort (not brought on by incredible stupidity that is).

[Psychotic]

I think I'll wait a little bit so that I can at least open the windows. I've done put the tank back up on it's shelf. It's an 18x18x24 exo terra. However I am a weakling and have to have someone help me lift it. Well no matter if I do it inside or outside I will have to be a bit warmer. I can't open the windows or everyone here will throw a fit because it's "cold".

[deranged chipmunk]

i do all my siliconing in my basement. and, like Brian, have stuck my head in the tank. why? probably the same reason Brian did, I dunno....LOL i'm kind of used to the fumes. i work with silicone everyday, and my lung feels great....LOL but if you are more comfortable waiting, then that is exactly what you should do.

[deranged chipmunk]

i just saw you were attaching cork panels. that won;t take long at all and you won't need much silicone. it shouldn't be that offensive, but i would do it where it won't really creep to other where it will bother other people,