Sealing acrylic to glass?

WNTITAL · 07/28/2006, 07:02 AM

Has anyone silicoined an acrylic overflow to a glass tank with success?

I have a new 75 gal glass tank with no holes for an overflow, I don't want a hang on so I am willing to drill my tank and buy or make a corner overflow. People have told me that it will become seperated overtime, however with the pressure from the water I don't think it could. Any help would be appreciated.

Dubbin1 · 07/28/2006, 08:24 AM

You can always make your overflow out of glass. That way you wont have to worry about it.

Crusty Old Shellback · 07/28/2006, 08:28 AM

HD sells a scilicone that is designed for acrylic.

07/28/2006, 07:02 AM	#1
WNTITAL Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 213	Sealing acrylic to glass? Has anyone silicoined an acrylic overflow to a glass tank with success? I have a new 75 gal glass tank with no holes for an overflow, I don't want a hang on so I am willing to drill my tank and buy or make a corner overflow. People have told me that it will become seperated overtime, however with the pressure from the water I don't think it could. Any help would be appreciated.

07/28/2006, 08:28 AM	#3
Crusty Old Shellback MASVC OG Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Home of the FREE, Thanks to the BRAVE! Posts: 5,089	HD sells a scilicone that is designed for acrylic. __________________ Have you THANKED a Veteran lately for the freedoms you take for granted each day? Best quote ever! "This is a hobby for God sakes and so many people get so uptite. A "hobby" so it should be fun and not a cause to worry or go broke." Paul B Current Tank Info: Tankless for a while. RIP my 8+ yr old pair of Naso tangs, 4 + yr old Moorish Idol

07/28/2006, 08:24 AM	#2
Dubbin1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 11,540	You can always make your overflow out of glass. That way you wont have to worry about it.