which glue to pick for acrylic piece

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I have searched around and found these two adhesive that would work for bonding acrylic together. The 60 gallon acrylic tank has a bulkhead hole and it is covered up with a piece of acrylic, but tt currently kind of leaks a little because it just has general bathroom sealant. It is not exactly flat so which one of the glue is more suitable for it? IPS #16 seems good (fits my description) but #40 is stronger? Still in the testing phase for leaks but i am pretty sure there is a slight leak from the covered bulkhead. Is this a way to find this product local close to Los Angeles Area? or else might have to order online, Thanks!!

IPS #16 is syrupy or bodied and fast drying. Great where the parts don't fit exactly right, for putting a bead inside a box you are trying to make water-tight, or for bonding applications where a bubble-free bond is not required (bonding solid colors for instance).

IPS #40 is mostly acrylic monomer in composition and is a 2-part mix. This is the adhesive used by professionals for making aquariums and other bubble-free and highly structural bonds. It is the strongest of all the Plexiglass glues, and requires a bit of skill in its application. Excellent for bonding Plexiglass to other materials as well.
 
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