Gluing acrylic to glass?

[animan]

I am planning on adding an acrylic false wall to an ADA glass tank. The false wall would be divided into 3 chambers much like AIO tanks. Would it be possible to glue acrylic to glass, if so what kind of glue should I use.

Also, the tank is a 24" x 12" inch tank. Would be ok to use 1/8" acrylic for the false wall?

Thanks in advance for the help.

[medic29]

Just use standard GE I Silicone for doors and windows. There is a standing argument that the silicone won't stick to the acrylic, but it will do just fine and there really won't be that much pressure against it.

[animan]

Thanks for the response. Do any of the Weldon glues work for glass, like Weldon #10, #40 or #1001?

[vittoria]

will the chemical kill ? that is in the silicon

[MCary]

No, the weldons won't work. They use a chemical reaction that melts/welds plastic. If you wish to go with a glue instead of a silicone, you would probably do best with epoxy.

Chemicals in silicone either disapate away during the drying process or seal into the silicone. Silicones are often labeled "safe for food contact". I would avoid silicones with mold inhibitors.

[Roy G. Biv]

If you scuff up the edges of the acrylic, the silicone sticks better.

[animan]

Thanks for the suggestions. I might try the GE I Silicone, though I have read that it is not a permanent bond.

Anyone hear of the Bostik Titan Bond Plus and where it can be bought? I hear that it is meant to glue acrylic to glass.
Thanks.

[kidako]

I 've just used silicone