Sump and Silicone ??

jade2122 · 10/13/2007, 09:39 PM

Alright so once again I got to thinking about how to improve the way my sump is set up. Had a thought of moving and improving the refuge area...but here's my problem and question. In order to do what I want it requires installing a piece of glass to make a partition for refugium..

1. What is the best way to do this in a full and operating sump?
2. If I could drain sump briefly and silicon in the glass, what is the shortest time someone has let the silicon seal before putting water back in?
3. If I don't put any pressure on the glass once siliconed and water added back in sump, will it cure under water?

annewayne · 10/13/2007, 09:45 PM

I too need to do this..

jade2122 · 10/13/2007, 09:54 PM

I can't just take my sump down for a day or two so i need to find another solution

jade2122 · 10/13/2007, 10:54 PM

anyone with suggestions???

kdblove_99 · 10/13/2007, 11:12 PM

so, its a 29 gallon sump. is it just a homemade one or custom?

If homemade why not find a cheap used 29 gallon and just build another one, seems pretty cheap

Arthur1 · 10/14/2007, 12:00 PM

I'd agree with kd, if possible go buy another 29 and baffle it as desired. I have filled sumps after 2 days of siliconing baffles but I believe it doesnt really reach full strength till about a week. Silicone is some strong stuff and if you screw up on a baffle its a you know what to take out and clean up lol. You'll be fine

jade2122 · 10/14/2007, 12:59 PM

Unfortunately I would have to drain and take down tank to put new sump in it. A 30" sump on a 36" tank only goes in through back of stand which I had to cut even bigger when installing..so not an option..Does super glue work glass on glass?

10/13/2007, 09:39 PM	#1
jade2122 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 922	Sump and Silicone ?? Alright so once again I got to thinking about how to improve the way my sump is set up. Had a thought of moving and improving the refuge area...but here's my problem and question. In order to do what I want it requires installing a piece of glass to make a partition for refugium.. 1. What is the best way to do this in a full and operating sump? 2. If I could drain sump briefly and silicon in the glass, what is the shortest time someone has let the silicon seal before putting water back in? 3. If I don't put any pressure on the glass once siliconed and water added back in sump, will it cure under water?

10/13/2007, 09:45 PM	#2
annewayne Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Des Moines Posts: 237	I too need to do this..

10/13/2007, 09:54 PM	#3
jade2122 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 922	I can't just take my sump down for a day or two so i need to find another solution

10/13/2007, 10:54 PM	#4
jade2122 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 922	anyone with suggestions???

10/13/2007, 11:12 PM	#5
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	so, its a 29 gallon sump. is it just a homemade one or custom? If homemade why not find a cheap used 29 gallon and just build another one, seems pretty cheap

10/14/2007, 12:00 PM	#6
Arthur1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 578	I'd agree with kd, if possible go buy another 29 and baffle it as desired. I have filled sumps after 2 days of siliconing baffles but I believe it doesnt really reach full strength till about a week. Silicone is some strong stuff and if you screw up on a baffle its a you know what to take out and clean up lol. You'll be fine

10/14/2007, 12:59 PM	#7
jade2122 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 922	Unfortunately I would have to drain and take down tank to put new sump in it. A 30" sump on a 36" tank only goes in through back of stand which I had to cut even bigger when installing..so not an option..Does super glue work glass on glass?