Sump question

[dhmx220]

I plan on building a 10 gallon sump. Will the 1/8 thickness glass at home depot work for the baffles or do i need to go to a glass shop and get 1/4?

 

[oil_fan]

They'll work but they probably won't clean the glass off leaving you exposed to slicing your hand open.

I did the Lowes glass thing when I built my sump for my now retired 95 gallon tank. It did the job but I did cut myself a couple of times just cleaning the sump.

The thickness isn't so much an issue as it is getting it smooth. In hindsight, I wish I had paid a touch more and got a glass shop to do it.

 

[j_b_]

If you use the thin stuff, split some airline and put it over top of the glass. That should help keep you from slicing yourself during maintenance of the sump.

 

[eagle9252]

<span style="font-family: Calibri"><span style="font-size: 13px">Don’t use single strength glass. Double is the smallest. It’s close to 1/8” triple is better almost 3/16” but not stocked at HD or lowes. ¼ plexy or lexan will bow or deflect due to pressure. Take a sanding block and scuff the top of the glass pane to remove the sharp edges. </span></span>

 

[darren24]

Not sure if you need it or worth the drive (Marietta / Acworth) but I have several squares of glass (5) that I had made / cut at a glass company for a sump a while back. They are 10 in by 11 1/2in. They are yours if you want them.

 

[dustin]

Just curious but any reason why a cheap 10 gallon aquarium with some baffles caulked in wont work for you?

 

[darren24]

Dustin I think that is what he said he is doing at the beginning....

 

[dustin]

Yep your right, my bad.

I can totally agree then with using the thicker glass to avoid cuts. Also get the glass edges rounded/grinded. Its bit more but well worth it. Diamond glass in Alpharetta is cheap and quick. I have no affiliation with them but close for you, where I go. Its near downtown Alpharetta. Ive gotten several pieces cut from them and never had an issue.

 

[darren24]

The glass I have mentioned above was never used. It was a bit too short in length for my sump. If you go to a glass store measure well....