QuoteReplyTopic: Custom sump build for Cooper aka justkeepswimming Posted: August 11 2014 at 12:56pm
I have been practicing with cutting and making things out of glass. my next project is to make a glass sump. I could just build it to whatever specs I want but I don't really need a sump right now I just want to practice with glass.
I already have the glass (recycled windows). so if someone needs a sump built I can do it for next to nothing. I just want some practice. I am in no wise an expert but I will make sure it doesn't leak.
so let me know if you would like a custom built sump
Julio texted me and I am going to make a sump for his new cube tank. so I decided to turn this thread into a tank build.
Now that Julios sump is done I can move onto the next project. Now this thread will be Dennis' sump build
Edited by backwards32 - October 15 2014 at 8:09pm
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so I got a few very large windows out of my brothers house that I am going to use for the glass. It is 1/4 inch thick glass and has a little bit of a tint to it. but that shouldn't matter
I went over to his house the other day to get a design. here is his tank and the area we will be working with.
so I cut the glass and cleaned it up. here is the bottom of the tank
I got all the pieces cut and here it is all siliconed into place. tomorrows project is to put the baffles in.
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so I got the baffles in today. on the left is the intake for filter socks and protein skimmer. The front right is the refugium and in the back corner is for the return pump. after doing the calculations the total water volume is 31 gallons
everything is looking really good. now we just have to wait 24 hours for the silicon to cure before we do a water test. The silicone I am using is GE silicone 1 door and window clear silicone. from what I read online and others have said this is the best stuff to use and its fish safe.
Edited by backwards32 - August 13 2014 at 9:43pm
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OK so now that Julio's sump is done I can move onto the next project. I just met with reefer4ever Aka Dennis, to get a design for his sump. it will be 36 x 16 x 16. the sump if totally full of water would be 40 gallons
I am excited to get working on this. in fact first cuts will start tomorrow morning.
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It was great to meet you last night Mitch and I thank you for coming over. We are all excited about the build. Thank we are looking forward to pictures and updates.
90 gal reef w/refugium 24 gal softie tank 11 gal nano anemone tank 5 gal fresh water
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