Loose baffle on acrylic sump/fuge... What glue?

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  1. 206-REEFER

    206-REEFER Astrea Snail

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    I have a megaflow 3 sump i believe it is, one of the baffles seams to be loose at the top. It looks like the acrylic needs about 2-3" of glue. What can i use to re seal it? Thanks in advance!

    Nick
     
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    Tecnomage Astrea Snail

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    weld-on works amazingly well. I'm not sure which you'd need, but 3 worked great when I was building a bubble tower.
     
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    Tecnomage Astrea Snail

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    Oh hey, you're in seattle too. I've got some left over takes about 24 hours to dry (weld-on 3). I got mine and a needle applicator at TAP plastics.
     
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    206-REEFER Astrea Snail

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    206-REEFER Astrea Snail

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    Yah im just south of seattle. Am i able to get some of that locally?
     
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    Tecnomage Astrea Snail

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    If it's just loose and you can barely fit anything between the two pieces then weld-on 3 or 4 would probably work. If there's more of a gap, maybe weld-on 16? I've only used weld-on 3 though and my info on 4 and 16 is just based on reading online.
     
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    Tecnomage Astrea Snail

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    I got mine at TAP plastics but most plastics stores should carry it. TAP is right off I-5 mercer exit.
     
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    206-REEFER Astrea Snail

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    Ok cool, I will go see what i can find at home depot or lowes. thanks for the info.
     
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    Tecnomage Astrea Snail

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    There are some acrylic/plastic glues and silicone at home depot and lowes. I wasn't 100% sure they were fish safe so I didn't use them.
     
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    206-REEFER Astrea Snail

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    Ok thanks, i will look. If nothing i will just order some.
     
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