sump help

[keish24]

i am going to attempt my first sump. i am not much of a diyer so i am a little intimidated by the whole thing but still going to give it a shot. couple of questions:
1. can you make the baffles out of plexi glass or do you have to use acrylic?
2. what is the best thing to use to "glue" in the baffles?

 

[justin podolan]

yes you can use plexi glass.
just get some aquarium safe silicone i just made one last weekend they sell the silicone at lowes . 55 gal. sump for a 180 gal. tank..
hope that helps

 

[natclanwy]

If you are glueing plexiglass panels in a glass tank silcone is your best option just be sure to build a large bead on each side of the baffle. Silicone doesn't adhere to plexi very well so you need to apply a large bead on each side of the baffle to create a channel of sorts for the baffle to sit in otherwise the baffle will come loose. Also be sure and use at least 1/4" acrylic or plexi, anything thinner will flex too much.