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October 28th, 2008, 03:15 PM
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Acrylic sump
i am very close to setting up my second tank
it came with a 20 gallon wet/dry which i am going to convert to a sump whats the best way to install the baffles if i get plexiglass cut can i just use aquarium silicone to fasten them in place????? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 90 gallon, 30 gallon sump, nova extreme pro, Oceanic 72 gallon bowfront 20 gal sump, 10 gal fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 months Other Intrests: collecting guitars, reefing, family time 
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October 28th, 2008, 04:54 PM
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Re: Acrylic sump
Yep.The silicone will hold the baffles as well as anything else.
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October 28th, 2008, 06:46 PM
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Re: Acrylic sump
+1 yote. theres a shocker
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October 29th, 2008, 04:48 AM
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Re: Acrylic sump
+2 Yote. Lowe's will cut the plexiglass for free. Home Depot won't.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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October 29th, 2008, 05:25 AM
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Re: Acrylic sump
Something to note is that silicone doesnt bond to acrylic extremely well. It will work though, it just may not hold with the pressure of water.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150g, 24g,8g Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 1 Year Other Intrests: Computers, Robotics
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October 29th, 2008, 06:59 AM
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Re: Acrylic sump
no it sucks all my baffles came loose i used a marine jb weld that is made for boats and water tanks. and it sets under water.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 9 years Other Intrests: fishing,hunting,computers
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October 29th, 2008, 04:45 PM
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Re: Acrylic sump
Ace Hardware will cut if free too.Plus the plexiglass is cheaper at ace then home depot.
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October 29th, 2008, 04:55 PM
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Re: Acrylic sump
ok
so to avoid the baffels coming loose what are other fastening options??? is there an adhesive specially made for bonding acrylic to acrylic thats safe for aquatic use?? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 90 gallon, 30 gallon sump, nova extreme pro, Oceanic 72 gallon bowfront 20 gal sump, 10 gal fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 months Other Intrests: collecting guitars, reefing, family time
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#9
October 29th, 2008, 05:19 PM
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Re: Acrylic sump
I always used GE Silicone I - Doors & Windows. I never had a problem with it coming loose.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 reef, mostly SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 20 years
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October 29th, 2008, 08:32 PM
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Re: Acrylic sump
I just diy'd my sump/fuge with silicone from "Home Depot" and got them cut for free and it seemed to work just fine, oh maybe because i work at HD
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 29g w/ 10g fuge(ETA 2weeks) Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: cars, fish
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