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    Pancaked Screens

    has anyone found a glue that sticks to the plastic canvas well? i have tried pvc cement and silicone but those dont stick very well.

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    Re: Pancaked Screens

    Use a single layer... works better.

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    Re: Pancaked Screens

    When I was running double screens I just let the algae grow and make the screens stick together.. they never really came apart when they were new and after a couple weeks they were pretty much glued together just from the algae.

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    Re: Pancaked Screens

    is there any pros/cons to using a single or double screen? im gonna try a single but i found a great way to stick 2 together if i go back to a double layer. i tried using a soldering iron to fuze 2 pieces of scrap together it works great just doin the corners and a few spots in the middle fyi

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    Re: Pancaked Screens

    Double will grow more quicker, but the roots get shaded quicker. So you need very strong light, and more frequent cleaning, which most people won't do.

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    Re: Pancaked Screens

    I found this stuff made by 3m says its fda approved for use with food products so I'm thinking it will go inert when dry but it sticks good to the screen material and makes the surface nice and rough with just a misting any thoughts?
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    Re: Pancaked Screens

    Unless it is specifically aquarium & reef safe, I would be concerned. Try Weld-on #40 maybe. Expensive but definitely reef safe.

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