Acrylic overflow

Freakyyfort · Apr 5, 2016

So I just got some acrylic cut for my C2C overflow today. I want minimal silicone in the tank. How does one purpose a solution? Also ge II silicone is not good for reefree right? It's says mold free I'm guessing it will leach chemicals? But if it's fully cured will it still? Siliconing baffles in for sump is why I'm asking. Got 3 baffles in and forgot the step to read the bottle.... any advise will be highly appreciated. Thank you guys

ndz98 · Apr 5, 2016

Freakyyfort said:
So I just got some acrylic cut for my C2C overflow today. I want minimal silicone in the tank. How does one purpose a solution? Also ge II silicone is not good for reefree right? It's says mold free I'm guessing it will leach chemicals? But if it's fully cured will it still? Siliconing baffles in for sump is why I'm asking. Got 3 baffles in and forgot the step to read the bottle.... any advise will be highly appreciated. Thank you guys

I know on that ge II silicone it does say not for marine use. You can get silicone from brs for cheap or probably even your lfs carries some.

dcflh · Apr 5, 2016

Loctite makes a 100 0/0 silicone for use on aquariums check your local hardware store

Freakyyfort · May 3, 2016

This was final product

Ronnell · May 3, 2016

I got this from the Dollar General for about 3$

Freakyyfort · May 3, 2016

Nice. As I went with a heavy duty black I don't want any clear silicone in my tank I just waited for the order. Now it's all in action. I could see the $3 clear loctite would be a great budget buy. I've roamed our dollar stores. Thanks for the post :)

s2nhle · May 4, 2016

did you glue the acrylic with silicon or weld-on?

Freakyyfort · May 4, 2016

Weld on. Something that came from the local acrylic shop and our lfs uses. I'd have to look when I get home to see exactly. What type

s2nhle · May 5, 2016

It is depend weldon 16 is thicker. Weldon 4 is liquid but dry faster. You can look it up online.

Freakyyfort · May 5, 2016

Think it was 4. Was a liquid. Bottles at buddies and I'm a driver so nother home til late. I'll have him send me a pic when he gets home and I'll try and post it tonight