What is the best material to seal Acrylic to glass

[KyleV]

I'm putting baffles in a 20 gallon aquarium for my new system and need recommendation on the best stuff to use and where to get it.

Also how long does it usually take to dry?

[RayAllen]

I used GE glass silicone from Home depot on my sump and it worked great. Its been a while but im sure it was GE Silicone 1, do not get the other which is Mold resistent; its toxic. Oh and you want to let it dry at least 24hrs.

[LoneStar]

Since the joints are not structural, silicone will work. I have used it on ABS plastic to glass on a old sump of mine. It worked great. Give it at least 24hrs to cure. Its usually done curing when you can't smell it in the air anymore ;)

[KyleV]

OK went to Lowes to pick it up which they had but they didn't have any arylic that was thick enough... I thought that would be the easy part.

Any ideas where to buy a few sheets?

Thanks for the info so far

[caferacermike]

Regal plastics in Austin might have some "cutoffs" around that will help you. Not close to your work but manageable at lunch. About half way to RC aquatics.

[LoneStar]

The Regal down in San Antonio has a scrap bin of random acrylic sizes. $1 a pound. If you hit them up at the right time, you can get some nice pieces for smaller projects at a heck of a price :)

I'm sure the Austin store sells their scraps too. Better call to make sure. If not, I know they will cut to any size you give them if you gotta order the material :)

http://www.regal-plastics.com/

Regal Plastics - Austin, TX
9311 Metric Blvd.
Austin, TX 78758
T: 512.836.3629
800.284.0152 (Toll Free)
F: 512.836.3699

[KyleV]

Thank you guys...I'll be calling in the morning.