Visionist Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've recently discovered the stand for my 27g cube like tank is too small for a standard sump. Since the tank is a square the stand has a square area underneath...just an inch too small for a 10g tank in width. I don't have the funds to get a custom one made or buy one of the premade acrylic ones so I've been considering some form of plastic container. The rubbermaid ones seem to bow a fair bit, the steralite containers seem a bit more rigid? Which is more beneficial for sectioning off the sump. Has anyone used one of these before or have any more suggestions? Maybe even a custom made glass tank from scrap glass? If I salvaged a 20g or 20g long(since the glass would be thick enough for a 10g) and cut the glass to form a cube sump? Link to comment
seabass Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Maybe a cube: http://www.marinedepot.com/Mr._Aqua_Cube_Frameless_Glass_Aquarium_Tank_Cube_Aquariums-Mr._Aqua-AZ1133-FIAQRC-vi.html Link to comment
Red_Blenny Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I wouldn't use a steralite/rubbermaid container as a sump... they'll bow in the long run. The only plastic containers I recommend as a sump is those livestock troughs you buy at those animal feed/tractor supply stores... I'd probably stick to seabass' idea. Link to comment
disaster999 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 i would get a sheet of 1/4" home depot acrylic and DIY a sump. even though its extruded acrylic, the baffles will keep it from bowing out and its only a sump. as long as its water tight you should be good. Link to comment
seabass Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 If you want to go cheap, you could always go with a 5gal bucket sump: http://www.nano-reef.com/index.php?s=2149aee6c80368e366c0800ea5abdaa9&app=googlecse#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=5%20gallon%20bucket%20sump Link to comment
Visionist Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Picked up 6 sheets of 3mm glass for 1$ each today at the local ReStore. Going to just build a 10g cube. Link to comment
seabass Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 It's probably fine, but I would have went thicker. It would provide more surface area for the silicone. Link to comment
Visionist Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 I believe the glass is closer to 5 or 6mm, I dont think the guy at restore measured very well haha. Ill double check when im home. Either way with baffles etc it should be strong enough. Link to comment
El Porker Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Have you checked out food grade food tubs? I ordered one for my ATO reservoir. If you google them you can some that are made of thicker material. http://www.webstaurantstore.com/3425/bus-tubs-bus-boxes.html Link to comment
blacksand_reefer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Have you checked out food grade food tubs? I ordered one for my ATO reservoir. If you google them you can some that are made of thicker material. http://www.webstaurantstore.com/3425/bus-tubs-bus-boxes.html good idea. thanks. Link to comment
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