Local glass shops
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BlueDevil
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They don't carry 1/4" glass as far as I am aware.
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The acrylic to glass bond (using silicone) is not the best which is why I want glass. This tank isn't meant to be my main DT so I can't justify spending a whole lot on a fancy sump. I just want something that will be functional.
jmann124
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I made a sump out of a 20 long a few years ago and I used something like 3/32" glass. I didn't have a problem. If you're not comfortable with it, I wouldn't recommend it. It's not worth the worry you'll have.
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BlueDevil
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This will be my fist DIY project so I'd rather play it safe if possible. Now if I can't find 1/4" glass, I might not have an option :/
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Was it a specific type of silicone you got? Any concerns with the acrylic expanding and putting pressure on the sump glass panels? That is another concern I read, where the glass was being compromised by the expansion of the acrylic baffles. I guess cutting a little shy of a snug fit would allow room for the expansion?
Any pointers or do's/dont's that you can give me if I go the acrylic route?
Reefrookie220
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Yash, I over worried my first sump build too lol, I'd go the acrylic route personally it's easier to work with and cheaper if you break it lol
On the glass note, check Craigslist for an old window or door, then Lowe's or HD will cut to your specs for next to nothing.
On the glass note, check Craigslist for an old window or door, then Lowe's or HD will cut to your specs for next to nothing.
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Thanks guys! Acrylic will by far be easier to fab and that put together with the issue of first finding the glass and then cutting it to specs, I think I will give acrylic a shot first. Its not like if the baffle separates that I will be left with a flood as the water will just move around in the sump.
Reefrookie220
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@parroki has a bunch of acrylic he's trying to get out of his way, saves from buying a while sheet. Give him a shout.
I tried to find the threads and couldn't (didn't try super hard) that used some weatherstripping to put the baffles in place and they remained adjustable, was a cool idea and it worked well, just can find the thread lol.
I tried to find the threads and couldn't (didn't try super hard) that used some weatherstripping to put the baffles in place and they remained adjustable, was a cool idea and it worked well, just can find the thread lol.
Jeeper
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If you don't find anything I have a 10 gal (I think) with a crack in one of the corners you can have. I was going to use it for redoing my sump (I bought an eshopps instead). I am pretty sure the glass is 1/4 thick.
