need help attaching sump baffolds

svynx · 07/10/2008, 08:32 PM

I was originally going to use 1/4" plexiglass, but Lowes didn't have pieces big enough. So I went with acrylic. Only bad part is, I don't have anything that bonds acrylic to acrylic. Aside from driving 45 min to the LFS (who should have something), what can I use. Is modeling glue fish safe once it cures? And for that matter, would it work? If you guys can give me some suggestions, my work will continue this weekend, and I will hopefully get the new sump up and running. I'm switching from a 26 gallon with a NW Super Skimmer 65 and a tuperware fuge to a 75 gallon with an Octo 150 and the fuge (much bigger) built in.
Thanks

Tswifty · 07/10/2008, 09:14 PM

I know people that still use silicone with acrylic baffles. There's just a chance over time it could fail. However, I had a heck of a time ripping out the acrylic baffle that was siliconed in the old tank I bought to use as a sump when I was re-configuring it.

chatyak · 07/10/2008, 09:40 PM

Could try..... epoxy? Does that stick to acrylic?

Playa-1 · 07/10/2008, 09:41 PM

They make a special cement for what your trying to do. Check out the DIY section at http://www.melevsreef.com/

You will likely need to hit up an acrylic or plastic supply store to get what you need.

07/10/2008, 08:32 PM	#1
svynx Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mt. Wolf, PA Posts: 974	need help attaching sump baffolds I was originally going to use 1/4" plexiglass, but Lowes didn't have pieces big enough. So I went with acrylic. Only bad part is, I don't have anything that bonds acrylic to acrylic. Aside from driving 45 min to the LFS (who should have something), what can I use. Is modeling glue fish safe once it cures? And for that matter, would it work? If you guys can give me some suggestions, my work will continue this weekend, and I will hopefully get the new sump up and running. I'm switching from a 26 gallon with a NW Super Skimmer 65 and a tuperware fuge to a 75 gallon with an Octo 150 and the fuge (much bigger) built in. Thanks __________________ "What?!? Haven't you ever seen someone work on an engine with an axe before?" Mythbusters Current Tank Info: Biocube 29, Aurora puck LED

07/10/2008, 09:14 PM	#2
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	I know people that still use silicone with acrylic baffles. There's just a chance over time it could fail. However, I had a heck of a time ripping out the acrylic baffle that was siliconed in the old tank I bought to use as a sump when I was re-configuring it. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

07/10/2008, 09:40 PM	#3
chatyak Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,090	Could try..... epoxy? Does that stick to acrylic? __________________ Fishville

07/10/2008, 09:41 PM	#4
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	They make a special cement for what your trying to do. Check out the DIY section at http://www.melevsreef.com/ You will likely need to hit up an acrylic or plastic supply store to get what you need.