Rubbermaid Stock Tank Refugiums

[Hitman]

I’m looking into building a refugium / sump out of a 300 gallon Rubbermaid Stock Tank. How have others made partitions? Any pics would be appreciated.

 

[ihavecrabs]

I’m looking into building a refugium / sump out of a 300 gallon Rubbermaid Stock Tank. How have others made partitions? Any pics would be appreciated.

I ended up giving up on searching for a good idea on how to do so! Following along

 

[Hitman]

I have 1/4” acrylic to make the partitions out of and I’m thinking of just buying a ton of super glue to attach them, then a bead of silicone to assure a good seal. I found several pictures online but no how to’s.

 

[cracker]

If you ruff up the edges of the acrylic with sand paper the silicone will stick pretty good. More than enough for partitioning a sump.

 

[Hitman]

Would the super glue help hold the panel better then the silicone?

 

[cracker]

I'd think the silicone would hold it just fine. You might have to come up with some sort of brace to hold the panel while the silicone sets. Tape might work . Also the silicone could fill in any larger spaces along the seam.
Just rough up the acrylic a 1/2 inch or so around the edges. I've done this many times with no problems.
Is this Rubbermaid tank rigid? Does "stock" mean for live stock?

 

[Hitman]

Yes it’s meant for farm animals, and it’s a thick hard plastic. Like a Rubbermaid tote everyone uses to mix and store water but 1/2” thick.

 

[Hitman]

Here’s another company that makes food grade ones called Freeland aswell. They have a lot more sizes then Rubbermaid.

 

[Hitman]

I want this one for a shark tank but the wife put her lil foot down on that lol

 

[cracker]

Oh Ya , If I may use a Southern term " That dog will hunt ! "

 

[Hitman]

Yes yes it will! Lol

 

[Hitman]

I wonder if I left it completely open how I would keep my macro algae from entering my pumps.

 

[cracker]

Maybe build some sort of cage ? For either the Macro or the pump . I have no experience with a "large" open sump.
The return would need to be checked often for stuff blocking the intake.