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Have you tested it to see if it'll warp?

I have had a piece under my tank for a week now. But all acrylic will warp, it is not a rigid as glass. The biggest thing is just slowing that process down as much as possible. That is why I moved to 1/4" rather then 1/8". Also the amount of warping that gravity will do should be minimized since the top is supported by the rim or clips, and doesn't have much down force pressure.

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Next up on the list in a 40g Breeder AIO kit!

I would be very interested in one of these for the short side.

 

Let me know what you come up with!

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  • 30 X 15 X 15 Sump
  • Filter pad tray (not sock holder)
  • Skimmer Section
  • Probe Holder (3)
  • Fuge Section
  • Return Section

Similar to the Trigger Emerald 34 sump. However I may have some minor customization I would like...

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I would be very interested in one of these for the short side.

 

Let me know what you come up with!

Will be designing one this week. Hopefully will have a functioning one in 2-3 weeks! biggest challenge right now is the return line. Not really sure what to do with it other then cut a circle and have people buy the right fittings for their pump....

 

LF Price

  • 30 X 15 X 15 Sump
  • Filter pad tray (not sock holder)
  • Skimmer Section
  • Probe Holder (3)
  • Fuge Section
  • Return Section

Similar to the Trigger Emerald 34 sump. However I may have some minor customization I would like...

trigger-emerald26-3-500.jpg

Not sure im setup to handle this ATM hope to in the future. Is there a reason you don't buy direct?

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Will be designing one this week. Hopefully will have a functioning one in 2-3 weeks! biggest challenge right now is the return line. Not really sure what to do with it other then cut a circle and have people buy the right fittings for their pump....

 

Not sure im setup to handle this ATM hope to in the future. Is there a reason you don't buy direct?

 

Mainly... I am not satisfied with some of these stock sump designs 100% and rather see a few tweaks than spending $400 for something I am still not sure about.

 

The Emerald Series is closest to what I want but is 34" wide. I am limited to 30". The Ruby Series is not what I want either. I am investigating eShopps R-200 and ADV-200 as well.

 

I haven't looked down the route of lets say Advance Acrylics or the sort yet. Who I know can do it, but have a feeling I will pay out the nose for customizing. Comparing their standard 30x14x15 to eShopps R200, they are 30% high already for a very basic set up.

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Mainly... I am not satisfied with some of these stock sump designs 100% and rather see a few tweaks than spending $400 for something I am still not sure about.

 

The Emerald Series is closest to what I want but is 34" wide. I am limited to 30". The Ruby Series is not what I want either. I am investigating eShopps R-200 and ADV-200 as well.

 

I haven't looked down the route of lets say Advance Acrylics or the sort yet. Who I know can do it, but have a feeling I will pay out the nose for customizing. Comparing their standard 30x14x15 to eShopps R200, they are 30% high already for a very basic set up.

will send PM tomorrow

 

 

So guys, after looking over the previous top I had made I was not satisfied with the way the screen turned out so I remade it. I can poroudly say this next one is 10x better and am super excited. Using a new material and a new method I think the final product is really nice!

 

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So im making some AIO inserts currently, what do you guys think. Would you prefer it siliconed to the glass or held by suction cups and or magnets?

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