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weekend project!

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Bboge13, Mar 1, 2014.

  1. Mar 1, 2014 #1
    Bboge13 Center Point, IA

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    Started my weekend project of tearing apart my old 20H and cutting down the glass from that to make baffles for my sump.
     
  2. Mar 1, 2014 #2
    KevinK

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    So you did end up using it, good thing you didn't sell it to me hah. Good luck with that.
     
  3. Mar 1, 2014 #3
    Bboge13 Center Point, IA

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    Yea it's cheaper then buying new glass, just takes some work.... Ace Hardware cuts glass for $2 a cut piece.
     
  4. Mar 1, 2014 #4
    Bboge13 Center Point, IA

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    As long as I provide the glass
     
  5. Mar 1, 2014 #5
    KevinK

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    I bet, getting that glass cut for mine ended up being pretty expensive. How big is your sump gonna be?
     
  6. Mar 2, 2014 #6
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I have done that too, buying aquariums just for the glass is usually a ton cheaper than buying glass baffles. Its a pain tearing them apart and getting all the silicone off, but I have more time than money so its worth it.
    I had an old 40 breeder I used recently for my sump baffles. Nice solid glass. I decided to cut it myself though. Took me a couple practice cuts to get the hang of scoring and snapping it, but i managed to get the hang of it and get a few decent cuts out of it. Then just make sure to get a stone and knock off the sharp edges and you're good to go.
    Let's see some pics of the sump.
     
  7. Mar 2, 2014 #7
    Bboge13 Center Point, IA

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    20L for a 40b display
     

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