Bonding question

[paul81]

Hi I was wondering what products people use to bond acrylic or plexiglass to the tops of there normal fish tanks since it is plastic.
Thank you in advance.

 

[rasulsimakshah]

i've used weld-on #16, epoxy, and superglue...all have worked fine so far for me.

http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/Plexiglass_Glue

edit: are you bonding to the glass or the plastic lip of the aquarium?

 

[SamuraiSid]

GE 1 brand silicon caulk, food grade caulk, aquarium grade caulk.

 

[paul81]

Thank you and I would be bonding it to the plastic lip of the tank.

 

[AReaHerps]

I was wondering the same thing. I used some Superglue to bond a piece of metal to the inside lip of a 10G aquarium. I was going to let it cure for quite a few days. So in your opinion, you all think my irminia will be fine? There would not be any contact with it. My only concern was vapors but from everything I've read, all fumes dissipate after it is completely cured. Any wisdom is appreciated. Thanks

 

[SamuraiSid]

GE 1 brand silicon caulk, food grade caulk, aquarium grade caulk.

Forget the GE 1 silicone caulk. Upon further research any caulk that is 100% silicone without added mildew and fungi resistors will suffice.

 

[AReaHerps]

I was reading up on a frog forum where people build living vivariums for dart frogs and others and they said that as long as you use as you mentioned 100% silicone sealant then everything should be fine. There are definitely differences in "aquarium" sealants but it all has to do with curing times and active curing ingredients. Also they said, ANYTHING which says kitchen and bathroom...STAY AWAY from it. It typically contains trace amounts of arsenic for the mold and mildew prevention. YIKES!