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Reef safe silicone
- Thread starter dan_k
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Thats it
I've built 2 sumps with GE 100%. Works well. Keep in mind that it bonds great to glass, not good to plexi. I use plexi baffles. If doing same I would advise a large bead on the glass, ensuring there is adequate amount of silicone on both sides of the plexi baffle to 'lock' it in place.
FYI, my current glass/plexi sump has some complex baffles and has been running a year with no concerns. But, I used a trick (pat.pend.
). I used a very small drill bit to drill a few holes in the plexi, 3 or 4 per side, around the sides and bottom of the baffle. Then, when I placed it in I made sure there was a thick bead of silicone on each side and made sure the silicone on each side met up through the holes in the plexi, effectively anchoring the baffle in place. Probably not necessary, just a thought.
Have fun.
FYI, my current glass/plexi sump has some complex baffles and has been running a year with no concerns. But, I used a trick (pat.pend.
). I used a very small drill bit to drill a few holes in the plexi, 3 or 4 per side, around the sides and bottom of the baffle. Then, when I placed it in I made sure there was a thick bead of silicone on each side and made sure the silicone on each side met up through the holes in the plexi, effectively anchoring the baffle in place. Probably not necessary, just a thought.Have fun.
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