The glue for the aquarium. How to glue an aquarium?

To Have a home aquarium – very useful. According to psychologists, watching the fish, the person calms down, relaxes. And the form of colorful, beautiful fish, quickly moving through the aquarium, always happy!

Today the market of pet products is quite diverse. Because novice fish breeders often buy a ready-made aquarium. But aquarists with experience, generally prefer to do them on their own. Because that is the way to achieve the desired size and volume.

The Selection of glass for aquarium

In order to independently glue the aquarium, you must first prepare the necessary materials.

Glass is better to order in the workshop, because it performs cutting machine (precision slicing in this case higher). When ordering be sure to specify that you need the glass for the aquarium. It must be silicate, only the highest grade and with a thickness of 8-10 mm as a thinner may not be sufficiently durable and do not withstand water pressure.

All the Windows are divided into 2 groups — Windows and polished. The first have a more affordable price, but for the manufacture of tanks cannot be used. The characteristic wavy and greenish tint will have a negative impact on the appearance of the finished product. From polished glass such shortcomings, and there, it provides a perfectly smooth surface.

Methods of Assembly

Before gluing the aquarium, you should choose the way of Assembly. Two of them:

1. Vertical sides mounted on the bottom. So glue small aquariums, however, this method is rarely used.
2. The sides are glued around the bottom. This method ensures the durability and reliability of the finished product.

Glue for aquarium

Self-bonding of the aquarium involves the proper selection of the adhesive. In its composition should be present in the silicone.

When choosing should carefully examine the packaging. Glue for aquarium needs to be designed specifically for this product. Its members should not be included antibacterial substances, which are harmful to fish and plants.

Glue for glass aquarium can be more colors:

• Colourless;
• White;
• Black (looks great in large aquariums).

For those who assemble a product the first time, it is better to choose a transparent glue for aquariums (water-resistant). For ease of use, it is recommended to purchase a special gun that helps to squeeze the tool.

The Most versatile tool silicone sealants are considered. Their advantages:

• Long service life;
• High elasticity;
• Provides a secure grip on any surface;
• Silicone is easy to use;
• Non-toxic;
• Does not emit harmful substances.

In addition, the adhesive for aquarium hardens fairly quickly, in just 20 minutes, and already a day later, the polymerization completed. Welds are very strong. The silicone retains its elasticity. Before using the sealant, you must ensure that the treated surface is clean, dry and degreased.

In addition to silicone, you can use epoxies. However, they are more fluid and harden for a long time and require a more thorough cleaning of the surface.

Convenient to use cold welding. This tool is chemically inert, grasped in a few minutes.

Ciabrini, only the bonding of the aquarium between the parts should be small gaps.

If you cannot find the aquarium sealant, you can buy a tool that is designed for water or utensils. Only in its composition should not be antifungal additives.

Bonding aquarium

The Work is carried out in several stages:

1. To protect the glass from contamination hang them with masking tape. From each edge leaving a distance equal to the thickness of the panes.
2. All surface degreasing - wipe acetoacetamide means or alcohol.
3. Seam Adhesive should be done as smooth. To do this, put on the end of a little silicone. After curing cut it with a razor blade, leaving the glass on the small ledge. It will help to evenly in the seam.
4. Bonding is conducted on a firm and level surface, closed with polyethylene. First, glue the glass, which will be located in the front, then side and all other details. The excess glue for aquarium with glass should be removed with a cloth previously dipped in a solution of water and vinegar.
5. Approximately an hour later, the joints need to greased with silicone and leave the product to dry. The aquarium is ready to use.