DIY Plexiglass sump Question... - Page 2

Craig Manoukian · 02-11-2004, 10:54 AM

Sweet, nice and clean lookin' Jeff!

Jakets · 02-11-2004, 11:38 AM

I'm about to start my new sump. Dimensions are 34X16X15
I am using 3/8 cast acrylic. My big problem is I have to build the sump in the stand as the openings are too small to get the sump in after it is built.
I would say 3/8 is more than enough. If you were to go with 1/2 the price will go up quite a bit.
too bad were are not closer we could have split a sheet of Acrylic.

The coral farm "Ocean Aquatics" (oceanaquartics.com) uses 1/4" acrylic for their 6foot tanks. Now they frame it with 2x4s but I mention it just to make a point. I think 1/2 you will find harder to work with.

Good luck and post pics when your finished

J

ScottT1980 · 02-11-2004, 11:54 AM

Thanks, I am thinking of coming down in thickness now, especially since I have already asked for a quote. I wish I had a router with the proper blade but instead, I am just going to have to get them to cut it for me.

Very informative thread, thanks to everyone!

Take er easy
Scott T.

MojosReef · 02-11-2004, 03:04 PM

Glad we could be of some help.

02-11-2004, 10:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,233 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Sweet, nice and clean lookin' Jeff! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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Jakets Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'm about to start my new sump. Dimensions are 34X16X15 I am using 3/8 cast acrylic. My big problem is I have to build the sump in the stand as the openings are too small to get the sump in after it is built. I would say 3/8 is more than enough. If you were to go with 1/2 the price will go up quite a bit. too bad were are not closer we could have split a sheet of Acrylic. The coral farm "Ocean Aquatics" (oceanaquartics.com) uses 1/4" acrylic for their 6foot tanks. Now they frame it with 2x4s but I mention it just to make a point. I think 1/2 you will find harder to work with. Good luck and post pics when your finished J __________________ 370G 3x400W MH + 8X36W T5. ZEOvit System, Bubble king 300Ext, PM CAreactor, 2x Wavy Seas for return. OM 4-Way Closed loop. My Tank Blog

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ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks, I am thinking of coming down in thickness now, especially since I have already asked for a quote. I wish I had a router with the proper blade but instead, I am just going to have to get them to cut it for me. Very informative thread, thanks to everyone! Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

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