All acrilic sump

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  1. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    I am starting my first acrilic sump today
    I purchased a sheet of 1/2" acrilic from a distributor for $174
    The glue was $30 gal.
    I Know 1/2" is over kill but better safe than sorry.
    My scene shop is empty today so I should be able to finish it.
    I'll post pictures of the process When I'm Done
     
    kb.bear, Sep 25, 2005
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Looking forward to it
     
    inwall75, Sep 25, 2005
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  3. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Cool can't wait.

    J
     
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  4. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    The sump is done it took about 6 hours it mesures 24"X15.5"X24" and holds better than 38 gal. there is little chance that a 72 gal tank will overflow it. By Tuesday I should be able to post pictures.
     
    kb.bear, Sep 25, 2005
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  5. seawillow

    seawillow Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Looking forward to pics! :)
     
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  6. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    Finished sump photos
     

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  7. greyhawk

    greyhawk Astrea Snail

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    looks nice there how. hard was it to build?
     
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  8. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    That's very nice - and original!
    I don't think I've seen one quite like that.
     
    Matt Rogers, Oct 1, 2005
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  9. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    No trouble at all, I was stuck baby sitting a show last Sunday for 12 hours what else would I do with a completely empty scene shop?
     
    kb.bear, Oct 2, 2005
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  10. billy31422

    billy31422 Feather Duster

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    i am making an all acrylic sump as well. i have all the pieces cut and ready. what did you use to glue the pieces together and where do you get it? the glue is the only thing i am missing
     
    billy31422, Oct 18, 2005
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