Bruce Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I am trying to make a growout tank out of a 60l plastic stackable tub. I am also trying to add a glass viewing window. How can I join the glass to the plastic? I've tried; ~Glass Silicon ~Hot glue gun And I am currently trying fibreglass resin. Does anyone know what I can use to join these two things? Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Try using acrylic instead of glass & then maybe acrylic cement to bond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Where abouts in Sydney can I buy acrylic and acrylic cement? Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6C1 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Have you tried any hardware stores? Or check out the yellow pages for acrlyic. Someone should be able to shed better light on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I doubt it can be done Bruce. The main problem is that when you fill the tub it is going to flex and break the seal. I dont know of anyway of doing it that will make it cheaper then use using a proper tank Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6C1 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 You can get those stackable plastic drawers. Not sure how strong they are though when it comes to holding water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 bunnings have some of those tubs that are clearer than others, might be a better solution. I just use a 220l black tub & treat it as a small indoor pond. It needs a frame to support it though or it would burst, the smaller 40-60l ones seem to be more rigid when full (I use the smaller ones as sumps on a few tanks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Can you see the fish in your black tub "ponds" or only view them from above. I'd like to see them from the side aswell. I think another tank would be the cheaper option. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 only from above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Hmm...maybe it'd be best to just buy a tank. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wui39 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Dang, no luck with the fibreglass resin either. Would scratching the surface of the plastic help for stuff to stick to it? Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 G'day Bruce I have bonded some things using silicone to plastic and I always rough up the surface. But there is no way that it would hold water. As Josh said it will flex and it will break. I use it to bond flyscreen to an icecream container. If you really want to do this then I would suggest that you go to a plastics Manufacturer. I think there is one in Smithfield (Someone will know the one that is often referred to) that has many different solvents available. They will also be able to help you out with some clear plastic. I have seen setups like you describe and they are usually made from semi clear plastic tubs. It is not the best but it is the cheapest option. To be honest I would be buying small secondhand tanks or possibly new wholesale tanks. It will cost a little more in the beginning but at least it will hold water. Hope this helps Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversurfer Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 If you really want to do this then I would suggest that you go to a plastics Manufacturer. I think there is one in Smithfield The company is Smithfield Plastics 96816999, they have everything including bonding agent. Regards Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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