Jan 14, 2018 #1 wwidener New Member View Badges Joined Sep 10, 2017 Messages 11 Reaction score 0 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I'm considering building my next sump/tank. I see 1/2" acrylic at Home Depot and online at places like One Source LLC and wonder if this clear acrylic (plexiglass) is the same kind as used in aquariums. Is it?
I'm considering building my next sump/tank. I see 1/2" acrylic at Home Depot and online at places like One Source LLC and wonder if this clear acrylic (plexiglass) is the same kind as used in aquariums. Is it?
Jan 14, 2018 #2 hijinks7 Well-Known Member View Badges Joined Dec 20, 2017 Messages 500 Reaction score 404 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 You want cast acrylic. The stuff at home depot isnt for aquariums. Something like https://www.estreetplastics.com/Plexiglass-Sheets-Clear-s/21.htm
You want cast acrylic. The stuff at home depot isnt for aquariums. Something like https://www.estreetplastics.com/Plexiglass-Sheets-Clear-s/21.htm
Jan 14, 2018 #3 tdileo Valuable Member View Badges Joined Jul 6, 2017 Messages 2,048 Reaction score 1,690 Location New Jersey Rating - 0% 0 0 0 When I made my sumps I used an aquarium from like petco and then silicones in baffles of plexiglass/lexan I bought from Home Depot. Held up well.
When I made my sumps I used an aquarium from like petco and then silicones in baffles of plexiglass/lexan I bought from Home Depot. Held up well.
Jan 14, 2018 #4 hijinks7 Well-Known Member View Badges Joined Dec 20, 2017 Messages 500 Reaction score 404 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 baffles are fine to make with the plastic at home depot. I just wouldn't make a whole sump out of the stuff.
baffles are fine to make with the plastic at home depot. I just wouldn't make a whole sump out of the stuff.
