Acrylic sump

[ZOOT098]

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?????

 

[yote]

Yep.The silicone will hold the baffles as well as anything else.

 

[dustin_P74]

+1 yote. theres a shocker

 

[Bifferwine]

+2 Yote. Lowe's will cut the plexiglass for free. Home Depot won't.

 

[cgoodman381]

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.

 

[daugherty]

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.

 

[yote]

Ace Hardware will cut if free too.Plus the plexiglass is cheaper at ace then home depot.

 

[ZOOT098]

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??

 

[ccCapt]

I always used GE Silicone I - Doors & Windows. I never had a problem with it coming loose.

 

[vinhjamin8302]

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

 

[Bifferwine]

Silicone worked fine for my baffles too. You just have to use a lot of it.

 

[daugherty]

home depot also sells a silicone made for plastic it is used for lexan (sp) it is down by their acrilic sheets.