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Sump Questions

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by BigB, Jan 13, 2014.

  1. Jan 13, 2014 #1
    BigB

    BigB Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I'm about to build a sump to go under my 60g cube but I have a few questions about it before I start. I have never built a sump before so I need to know what to use. I have a 20g tall but may get a 29g, either way I need to know what to use for the baffels and what to use to secure them in place..


    I am looking for some ideas and any info to help me make this a successful build..


    Thanks
     
  2. Jan 13, 2014 #2
    jazzybio13 Ames

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    we cut our own glass and siliconed it in.
     
  3. Jan 13, 2014 #3
    Reef Jester

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    Check this site out there is a wealth of info
    http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html
     
  4. Jan 13, 2014 #4
    Bigkel

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    YouTube is loaded with videos on how to and all different designs
     
  5. Jan 14, 2014 #5
    BigB

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    Thanks, theres some good info in that link..


    What I need to know now is, what do I use for the baffles and what do I use to glue them in place.. I see some people use glass and some people use acrylic. Whats the benefits of each..


    Thanks






     
  6. Jan 14, 2014 #6
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Glass baffles siliconed in place will be the best bet with a glass tank, just use aquarium safe silicone. There are different options out there for silicone, but I usually buy the all glass stuff sold at the online retailers that way I am 100% certain its the correct stuff.

    Many people will use acrylic baffles in a glass tank, but the bond with silicone and acrylic isn't that strong. It could lead to a possible future failure.

    Use glass baffles and silicone with a glass tank, and acrylic baffles properly solvent welded in place with an acrylic tank.
     
  7. Jan 14, 2014 #7
    BigB

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    Yea it a glass tank so I'll go with glass baffles, looks like I'll be building it this weekend.. Thanks for the info.
     

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