Baffle replacement/repair

[Spydersweb]

So, I used acrylic for a baffle in a glass aquarium (I know, I shouldn’t have) and one baffle came undone. I’m probably going to drain it, and put in a glass baffle. The only place near me that will take a small glass job like this is ace hardware, but their thickest glass is 1/8”. I’m going to likely use it, but I’m just wondering what would be the best route:
I can either stick with the 1/8” glass baffle (it’s the last baffle of the bubble trap)
I can silicone 2 baffles together(if that would make it more sturdy)
Or maybe use the acrylic baffle on the oncoming side, and use silicone to stick the 1/8” glass baffle, and acrylic baffle together to make it sturdier(of that makes sense). Thank you so much to whoever will humor this conundrum.

 

[krbnsol]

I know what you are talking about. The glass they have is thin. If you have to go that route - then I guess marry 2 pieces together? I'm sure others will chime in as well. Best of luck on your project!

 

[Scotty Buttons]

People always say not to use acrylic baffles in glass tanks and I've never understood why. I've made 2 or 3 sumps over the years using acrylic in glass and have never had a problem. I think the key is just doing a good job with the silicone. Make sure you glue the baffle in place and also run a bead on both sides of the baffle to make sure no water gets behind the silicone. I ran a homemade 29 gal sump using acrylic baffles for nearly 10 years and when I took down the tank those baffles where still very secure in place. Either way, good luck.

 

[Super Fly]

no glass shop is willing to cut u glass?... I'd contact few more, esp the smaller mom and pop shops bc I had no problem getting just few cut. Just make sure to ask for edges smoothed. If u must glue 2 thin glass, I'd make sure its glued airtight so no water will get between or else it'll grow algae in between that'll be impossible to keep clean/remove.

 

[Pickwun]

Why would you not use an acrylic baffle in glass? It's not like the two pieces are interacting with each other, and silicone bonds to both of them just fine.