Weld-on #16 acrylic solvent. Is it aquarium safe?

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  1. Anldyxp

    Anldyxp Skunk Shrimp

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    I'm getting an all-in-one system and I'm planning to build some media baskets out of acrylic sheets and egg crate mesh to put in the rear chambers. I have some Weld-on #16 that I plan to use but I notice a majority of people use Weld-on #4 instead. Are there disadvantages of Weld-on #16 vs #4? Is #16 aquarium safe after it sets? Also will #16 bond the egg crate mesh to the acrylic? Thanks!
     
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  2. BUGz

    BUGz Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I don't know about the egg crate bonding, but once cured, it is not toxic to anything.
    The 16 is more thicker (maple syrup) than the watery 3 or 4 and easier to use than the 3 or 4 IME.
     
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    Great, thank you! So if the #16 won't bond the egg crate to the acrylic than what else would you recommend to attach the two?
     
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    BUGz Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    It might work, do a test with a piece of acrylic and egg crate and see if firmly bonds??
     
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    Anldyxp Skunk Shrimp

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    lol, great idea. I've actually seen egg crate that comes in acrylic at lowes. I will see if I can get some of that. Thanks again for the info!
     
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    BUGz Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Curiosity killed the cat.... ;D
    I just went outside, using WO16, I bonded a piece of white egg crate to the side of an old acrylic tank, I will let you know how it holds up tomorrow after it cures. Seems to be holding now though.
     
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  7. Jake1

    Jake1 Astrea Snail

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    If anything you could always but a lip around the bottom and sit the egg creat on top that way if it brakes some how you can replace it
     
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    Anldyxp Skunk Shrimp

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    LOL! Thanks, I appreciate that. I can imagine you touching your chin and contemplating after seeing the last post, than going straight outside. hahah.
     
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    +1 if all else fails.
     
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    both are good stuff
    one is just thicker
     
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