Baffle Glass

BuffaloReef · 02/01/2015, 11:03 PM

I'm building a new sump and need glass to make baffles. Anyone know where to buy it in Buffalo?

idisc · 02/02/2015, 07:46 AM

I second this motion and looking for a place in around Auburn NY.

webslinger · 02/02/2015, 07:58 AM

Hectors

m0nkey123345 · 02/02/2015, 08:00 AM

Advanced Glass on Harris Hill near Roll in Williamsville. They have all different thicknesses.

5585 Harris Hill Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 741-9030

jaybfresh · 02/02/2015, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idisc

I second this motion and looking for a place in around Auburn NY.

A while ago I used Solvay Glass to get some baffles. They were quick and didn't mind a small order.

saltyscotsman · 02/02/2015, 10:58 AM

Aberdeen glass on abbot rd.

mr.maroonsalty · 02/02/2015, 01:38 PM

For sump baffles I buy window glass from Tru value and laminate two pieces together with silicon for near 1/4" thickness; seems like the cheapest and easiest way to go.

pascal32 · 02/03/2015, 06:30 AM

look for 1/4" pane glass and get the edges sanded all the way around (doesn't need to be polished, just sanded)

Use a good aquarium safe Silicone (no mold inhibitor!!!). I like RTV108 its on amazon, pricey, but nice stuff

mr.maroonsalty · 02/03/2015, 10:09 AM

Sanding edges is easy with just about any modern sandpaper. Little diamond files do an especially nice job, and the glass doesn't slice through the paper and cut your fingers. In fact when it comes to cutting thicker stuff (thin stuff is trickier because it lacks the strength) a diamond tile blade in any circular type saw (table, chop, slide, skil...) all work well as long as the glass is kept cooled. Glass have it down scoring, fracturing, and breaking, but if you have some thicker glass around the time and mess doing it yourself with a saw can be worth it, as long as the glass isn't tempered; that will wake you up. Rtv is great for tank building but it's a wee bit like taking dynamite to a knife fight; unless you are selling finely crafted glass sumps, all the baffles need to do is weir the flow of water. The job doesn't need to be pretty or perfect. A leaking seem will never be noticed.

Willistein · 02/03/2015, 02:02 PM

what else would you hold baffles in with if not RTV?

I realize we're a little off track here.. to the OP, you can get glass or acrylic baffles at HD or Lowe's or any glass shop.

cidbozek · 02/03/2015, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idisc

I second this motion and looking for a place in around Auburn NY.

McLaughlin glass on owasco rd, tell them size and that it's for aquarium and you pickup next day.

mr.maroonsalty · 02/04/2015, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willistein

what else would you hold baffles in with if not RTV?

I realize we're a little off track here.. to the OP, you can get glass or acrylic baffles at HD or Lowe's or any glass shop.

Any box store 100% silicon.

pascal32 · 02/04/2015, 07:11 AM

just watch the labels on the silicone - mold inhibitor will nuke the tank

Willistein · 02/04/2015, 07:39 AM

silicone is RTV. And yes, I think you want GE silicone I and not silicone II which says it's mildew resistant.

*edit: looks like they both have mold inhibitor in them now? I guess ya takes yer chances.

mr.maroonsalty · 02/04/2015, 08:50 AM

True, the tank builder's stuff is great to work with; you can feel the difference when you work with it. The chemists claim that there isn't anything actually "mold" resistant once the material is cured, but use the "windows and doors" stuff anyway.

02/01/2015, 11:03 PM	#1
BuffaloReef Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 202	Baffle Glass I'm building a new sump and need glass to make baffles. Anyone know where to buy it in Buffalo?

02/02/2015, 01:38 PM	#7
mr.maroonsalty Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: upstateny Posts: 2,504	For sump baffles I buy window glass from Tru value and laminate two pieces together with silicon for near 1/4" thickness; seems like the cheapest and easiest way to go. __________________ Back from the dead! Current Tank Info: 140 dt reef

02/03/2015, 06:30 AM	#8
pascal32 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jordan NY by cross lake Posts: 3,089	look for 1/4" pane glass and get the edges sanded all the way around (doesn't need to be polished, just sanded) Use a good aquarium safe Silicone (no mold inhibitor!!!). I like RTV108 its on amazon, pricey, but nice stuff __________________ Pascal reefCubed - 93 cube

02/03/2015, 10:09 AM	#9
mr.maroonsalty Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: upstateny Posts: 2,504	Sanding edges is easy with just about any modern sandpaper. Little diamond files do an especially nice job, and the glass doesn't slice through the paper and cut your fingers. In fact when it comes to cutting thicker stuff (thin stuff is trickier because it lacks the strength) a diamond tile blade in any circular type saw (table, chop, slide, skil...) all work well as long as the glass is kept cooled. Glass have it down scoring, fracturing, and breaking, but if you have some thicker glass around the time and mess doing it yourself with a saw can be worth it, as long as the glass isn't tempered; that will wake you up. Rtv is great for tank building but it's a wee bit like taking dynamite to a knife fight; unless you are selling finely crafted glass sumps, all the baffles need to do is weir the flow of water. The job doesn't need to be pretty or perfect. A leaking seem will never be noticed. __________________ Back from the dead! Current Tank Info: 140 dt reef

02/04/2015, 07:11 AM	#13
pascal32 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jordan NY by cross lake Posts: 3,089	just watch the labels on the silicone - mold inhibitor will nuke the tank __________________ Pascal reefCubed - 93 cube

02/02/2015, 07:46 AM	#2
idisc Got Sticks? Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Scriba, New York Posts: 898	I second this motion and looking for a place in around Auburn NY.

02/02/2015, 07:58 AM	#3
webslinger Friendly Neighborhood Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lancaster, NY Posts: 307	Hectors

02/02/2015, 08:00 AM	#4
m0nkey123345 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lancaster Posts: 66	Advanced Glass on Harris Hill near Roll in Williamsville. They have all different thicknesses. 5585 Harris Hill Road Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 741-9030

02/02/2015, 10:58 AM	#6
saltyscotsman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: orchard park Posts: 467	Aberdeen glass on abbot rd.

02/03/2015, 02:02 PM	#10
Willistein Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wheatland, NY Posts: 2,585	what else would you hold baffles in with if not RTV? I realize we're a little off track here.. to the OP, you can get glass or acrylic baffles at HD or Lowe's or any glass shop.

02/04/2015, 07:39 AM	#14
Willistein Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wheatland, NY Posts: 2,585	silicone is RTV. And yes, I think you want GE silicone I and not silicone II which says it's mildew resistant. *edit: looks like they both have mold inhibitor in them now? I guess ya takes yer chances.

02/04/2015, 08:50 AM	#15
mr.maroonsalty Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: upstateny Posts: 2,504	True, the tank builder's stuff is great to work with; you can feel the difference when you work with it. The chemists claim that there isn't anything actually "mold" resistant once the material is cured, but use the "windows and doors" stuff anyway. __________________ Back from the dead! Current Tank Info: 140 dt reef