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Local sources for acrylic or glass (cheap) for sump baffles?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Eric, Feb 19, 2009.

  1. Eric Experienced Reefkeeper

    West Des Moines, IA
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    In the IC/CR area?
    Looking for 1/4" glass/acrylic/ABS for baffles in my sump.  Black ABS would be ideal if cheap enough as it would prevent light transfer/algae growth outside the fuge into the rest of the sump.
    Have a 20g long (thanks AJ) and will be putting the skimmer outside so it'll be drilled.
    Looking to install 6 baffles, all 8"x11 3/4" for an 8" internal level, standard sump/fuge design.
    Called Marv's in Iowa City, they want $38.10 plus tax or $6.35/panel for 1/4" glass - sounds pricey!
    Thinking it might just be cheaper to find a sheet of acrylic and cut it myself.  I can cut glass myself, but would then need to worry about the edges and the shops usually give the edges a quick buff.
    While I'm at it - I used 1/4 glass before that was left over from an Oceanic glass top, had Hung do a sump and he used acrylic, can't remember if it was 1/8" or 1/4".
    This will be a simple sump/fuge with +/- 400gph and a maximum level of 8" so nothing special - suggestions?
    Thanks!
     
  2. h2so4hurts

    h2so4hurts Inactive User

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    You can get clear acrylic at lowes for cheap. I think 36x24 is like $30. If you want black then check out plexicraft in IC. He's a really nice guy, but on the pricey side too
     
  3. Eric Experienced Reefkeeper

    West Des Moines, IA
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    Based on the size that I need, i.e. 8"x11 3/4", would 1/8" acrylic work? Smaller? do I need 1/4"?

    Thanks for the responses so far!
     
  4. snowman82

    snowman82 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    eric i'm using 1/8inch glass in my 55g sump and its working just fine. we use 1/8inch glass in our windows too at pella corp and they get pretty big sometimes, and most are nontempered units, so it can stand some pressure. i tried the 1/8inch plexi might work but still might give a little. with the size you want i wouldn't see a problem in it though.
     
  5. h2so4hurts

    h2so4hurts Inactive User

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    1/8 acrylic/plexi is really flimsy. I wouldn't recommend it for sump baffles. Acrylic never goes to waste, you'll find other projects you'll need it for in a few months. I don't see a problem using glass baffles. Acrylic is just "cool" in the SW community. Kind of like acrylic skimmers /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/tongue.gif
     

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