Sump build

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  1. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    What sealant did you use when making your sump. Did you use aquarium specific or just 100% silicone. I know to stay away from kitchen and bathroom due to anti-fungal additives. I plan on using a 30L with fuge on one end, return in middle, and skimmer section on other end. Can I use acrylic for inserts and bond it to glass? Thanks for the help.
     
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    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    I used aquarium silicone. I would use glass baffles. Acrylic baffles can bow and cause the silicone to separate
     
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    100% silicone is fine too.
     
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  4. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Got it thanks. I will get some pics up once I get started.
     
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    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Any tricks for cutting glass I will need to know?
     
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    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    I went to a glass shop and had them cut. Tempered was about $2 more for each piece, so I got the tempered. If you have a sheet of glass, this video will help you courtesy of rickets reef
     
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    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    thanks for the link paying to have them cut might be cheaper in the long run for me haha
     
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