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Toke23 · Newbie-Geek

Guna be building my new sump in the next like 2 hours, but have a few minor questions.

I originally bought 1/8 inch plexiglass, but my brother seems to think it should be thicker (1/4 inch) just curious if it would make a difference as far as stability in my baffles?

And as far as silicone is there anything specific needed or can it be just a regular silicone sealant?

spinycheek · Insert Custom Title Here

As long as it's just directing water and not performing any type of structural support, 1/8 inch should be fine.

Are you gluing these into a glass tank or acrylic one?

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

also - be careful what silicone you use - you want to be sure it DOES NOT have any mold inhibitors in it - as those are poisonous. Has to be 100% silicone, nothing else

Toke23 · Newbie-Geek

Its a 30 g glass tank n good point about the silicone i did not know that...i went ahead and got 1/4 inch peices cut and will get them in place tomorrow after work hopefully can do the swap this weekend. All together i have a new stand and sump setup for my 55g

Daimyo68 · Fresh Squid

Go to Grainger and get Momentive RTV108 (clear), or RTV103 (Black). Reef safe and best tensile strength, only about $11 for the tube.

If your using a silicone from HD or Lowes, it must not be the GE2. As mentioned it contains mold inhibitors, and will kill of bacteria that is beneficial in the system.

GE1 Windows is safe. But for just a couple dollars more you can get the Momentive silicone.

Toke23 · Newbie-Geek

i had bought a tube a lil while back but i will definetly look at it closely before i use it...its a HD tube so ill be sure to checkit out before i use it thanks.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by Toke23 12-08-2011, 01:43 PM	Newbie-Geek
sump Guna be building my new sump in the next like 2 hours, but have a few minor questions. I originally bought 1/8 inch plexiglass, but my brother seems to think it should be thicker (1/4 inch) just curious if it would make a difference as far as stability in my baffles? And as far as silicone is there anything specific needed or can it be just a regular silicone sealant?	Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 27 Gameroom cash: $10915 Rep Power: 3
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by spinycheek 12-08-2011, 04:53 PM	Insert Custom Title Here
As long as it's just directing water and not performing any type of structural support, 1/8 inch should be fine. Are you gluing these into a glass tank or acrylic one? __________________ All this knowledge is giving me a raging brainer!	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 4,277 Gameroom cash: $1307222 Rep Power: 82
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 12-08-2011, 04:56 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
also - be careful what silicone you use - you want to be sure it DOES NOT have any mold inhibitors in it - as those are poisonous. Has to be 100% silicone, nothing else __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by Toke23 12-08-2011, 06:14 PM	Newbie-Geek
Its a 30 g glass tank n good point about the silicone i did not know that...i went ahead and got 1/4 inch peices cut and will get them in place tomorrow after work hopefully can do the swap this weekend. All together i have a new stand and sump setup for my 55g	Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 27 Gameroom cash: $10915 Rep Power: 3
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by Daimyo68 12-09-2011, 10:52 AM	Fresh Squid
Go to Grainger and get Momentive RTV108 (clear), or RTV103 (Black). Reef safe and best tensile strength, only about $11 for the tube. If your using a silicone from HD or Lowes, it must not be the GE2. As mentioned it contains mold inhibitors, and will kill of bacteria that is beneficial in the system. GE1 Windows is safe. But for just a couple dollars more you can get the Momentive silicone. __________________ 75g Mixed Reef, 40B Sump with 14g Fuge, Mag12 Return, Bubble Magus NAC6, 2xMP40W, 2x150w Pheonix 14k, 8x20w Blue LED ---150g Custom (52x28x25) in the works. If your going to release your captive Lionfish (or any fish for that matter), take it to your LFS. They will most likely give you a small store credit that is worth more than the gas you will spend driving to the beach.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Palm Beach, Florda Posts: 194 Gameroom cash: $64530 Rep Power: 12
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by Toke23 12-09-2011, 11:50 AM	Newbie-Geek
i had bought a tube a lil while back but i will definetly look at it closely before i use it...its a HD tube so ill be sure to checkit out before i use it thanks.	Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 27 Gameroom cash: $10915 Rep Power: 3
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