Acrylic sump

[mattgee87]

Has anyone here had any experience in making an Acrylic sump? I want to make a sump for my 65 gallon that has to fit 26L x 18W x 16H stand. Right now I'm running a 20 gallon sump that I have jerry rigged baffles in to place. I want something to be more permanent and presentable. I have the access to a machine shop and could probably cut the Acrylic myself , its just the glue and all that bothers me. If anyone here has had any experience and could shed some light on if the project is do able or not, I would greatly appreciate it. I also have access to a HOB skimmer so I was wanting to incorporate that into the design so that I wouldn't have to buy a new skimmer or have an eye sore on top of the tank:sick:. Thanks in advance :up:

 

[jbdreefs]

I will be working with acrylic this week if you would like a tutorial. Will be making an external overflow and an expansion to my existing, diy acrylic, sump. It is not hard.

 

[mattgee87]

JBDreefs;903014 wrote: I will be working with acrylic this week if you would like a tutorial. Will be making an external overflow and an expansion to my existing, diy acrylic, sump. It is not hard.

What time and where? How are you cutting you acrylic?

 

[jbdreefs]

mattgee87;903025 wrote: What time and where? How are you cutting you acrylic?

My house in the evenings near mall of ga. 80 tooth saw blade on a table saw: probably not the best way but it works. I clean up the saw marks before putting eveything together.

Currently working on an overflow. The sump expansion will prob wait till the weekend. You are welcome to come watch.

 

[chull13]

Good info here:

 

[mattgee87]

Yea I've been reading his page religiously