Acrylic For A Sump

[l337dave]

just a quick one :

this be okey for building a small sump with? (something like 18 x 10 x 12)

ebay link

thanks!


dave.

 

[i_ganjaman]

I personaly be worried about the thickness,if your adding chambers that could give it more support.But i still be Paranoid about it.Dont use silicone get the acrylic glue(if you didnt know) a hell of a lot better bond.

 

[l337dave]

I personaly be worried about the thickness,if your adding chambers that could give it more support.But i still be Paranoid about it.Dont use silicone get the acrylic glue(if you didnt know) a hell of a lot better bond.

yes there will be a few chambers and bracings and I've worked out it should never be more than half full, would you go for the 6mm..?


dave.

 

[i_ganjaman]

Trust me I am over cautious person(the more the better) and i would definetly go for 6mm as to 4mm,see what other people have to say but i say go for 6mm

 

[Bullrock74]

Trust me I am over cautious person(the more the better) and i would definetly go for 6mm as to 4mm,see what other people have to say but i say go for 6mm

I would recommend the 6mm (quarter inch) as well.

 

[l337dave]

Trust me I am over cautious person(the more the better) and i would definetly go for 6mm as to 4mm,see what other people have to say but i say go for 6mm

I would recommend the 6mm (quarter inch) as well.

okey I'll go for the 6mm then - is it easy enough to cut and glue..?


dave.

 

[i_ganjaman]

found this for you maybe of use?

http/saltaquarium.about.com/gi/dynamic/o...%2Facrylic.html

 

[FishQueen1]

for my acrylic sump i used IPS WELD ON # 16 cement. stuff works very well .

also here a very helpful site for sumps and many other things
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