billfish Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 I have got my hands on some acrylic in sizes up to 600x400 up to 10 mm thick most are 4 mm and 300x 200 and am thinking of fighter tanks but don't know if I can use silicone or a purpose made glue . Any help appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 The best adhesive for acrylic is Acrifix & Aquasonic supply it, I'm sure AOA or one of the sponsors will order it in for you Acrifix Glue 100g - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony-tail Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 There is also a solvent glue they use for making shop fittings from acrylic sheet . (a) I am not sure it is aquarium safe. ( I have only seen it in contractor type quantities © I cant remember the name . a bit of searching would find it but see if you can get the Aquasonic one - unless you plan to do quite a lot . I tried building Acrilic tanks quite a few years ago - easy to get a tank up and assembled but I was plagued with seam leaks . Your saw cuts have to be almost perfect as there is no filler in the solvent to seal the gaps . Give it a go - it's fun . -- I did and actually got a few to seal and work just as planned. Much satisfaction when you do . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litigator666 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 I think weld-on was the one use for acrylic tank. There's different numbers on it for consistency of the liquid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
