[helgymatt]

I need to connect some locline tubes that are at the bottom of my tank. I don't have the tool and can not get them connected. Is there some kind of lubricant I can put on there to help me get them together that would be safe in the aquarium? I have a feeling what some may suggest

 

[helgymatt]

From a search it looks like silicone (100%) should be safe.

 

[SpeedEuphoria]

vegie oil is safe, silicone is not a lubricant

 

[jazzlvr123]

vegie oil is safe, silicone is not a lubricant

lol yup

most locline is made to lock without the use of a lubricant just dampen it with water if you must

 

[helgymatt]

lol yup

most locline is made to lock without the use of a lubricant just dampen it with water if you must

I normally have no problem connecting these, but the case is here that the pieces I need to connect are in the bottom of my tank (plenty damp) The angle is weird and I can't get much of a grip on the pieces. I would explain why I don't want to take the piece out of the tank to connect, but its not really worth it.

 

[helgymatt]

vegie oil is safe, silicone is not a lubricant

Silicone IS a lubricant - at least a silcone spray and grease is.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_grease

Anyway...I got the pieces connected. I just took them out of the tank, Eco-complete sprayed all over my tank...ohh well.

 

[SpeedEuphoria]

well I wouldn't use silicone spray for an aquarium, nor would I use oil based products. SO I was assuming you were meaning regular silicone.