How old is your acrylic sump???

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  1. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    I was just wondering how long these things actually last? My current sump is about 9 years old and was custom built. Your input is appreciated.
     
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  2. Slassco

    Slassco Flamingo Tongue

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    I had an acrylic by sea clear I bought from barrier reef in Boca that was 10+ years old and worked great. Never leaked or bowed. Only reason I switched was I went to an eshopps because I needed a larger sump when I went from 90 to 180. IMO if it ain't broke no need to fix it.
     
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  3. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Mine is 8-9 years old on my 125. So I am in the same boat as you. Although mine is a manufactured one, if that makes a difference.
     
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  4. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    My acrylic sump is so old...........

    there was no such thing as a V8 engines when it was built.

    How was that one? Isn't this a one liner joke thread?

    I couldn't resist Vinny

    ;-)
     
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  5. Greg@LionfishLair

    Greg@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    Our acrylic sumps are pretty ancient as well...older than I actually remember.
     
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  6. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    sounds like I should really like my custom acrylic sump (or at least I hope that's what he's building) :)
     
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  7. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Thanks everyone for the input. I am a worry wart so I will probably replace it and go in sump with my return this time. I was really just curious as to whether I should consider using my old one again.
     
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  8. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    I got mine custom made from Barrier.;)
     
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  9. Thor

    Thor Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I'm the third reefer to use my sump...its probably 8 to 9 years old and still going strong...
     
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  10. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Mine is a bashsea sump. Havent had it as long as others but its been about 3 years and theres no bowing or problems.
     
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