Made a new Sump/Refugium

Well, the 20gal sump/fuge I have been using is now going to become my QT tank. I decided to take on the task of building a 38 gal acrylic sump specifically designed for my cabinet and display tank. I pretty much used the same configuration...input area w/skimmer, refugium in the middle, and return area.

This thing is wonderful and I feel a lot better about having more water in the system. It was not that hard to make and cost around $90 all told plus I have the leftover acrylic because I went ahead and bought a whole sheet and had it cut. That way I have some left to tinker with a new triple pass skimmer I am designing.

Here are some pics (I should have taken some before installing it):

 

Hey that looks great! and it sure beats going out to the LFS and spending $300 on something similiar and not really getting what you want
You even know how to work with acrylic! You need to set up a work shop for us acrylic challenged people. I used glass because it holds together easily with silicone and I knew nothing about gluing or buying acrylic. And I know what you mean about plans changing. My original sump is now a 20 gal long coral tank for my wife. It's nice to see other peoples work and get ideas. Take some more pics and put them in the DIY section.
Jim

 

I'll put together a plan diagram and some more pics and post in DIY section. And I will try to include some of the links I used to learn about the gluing etc!! ;D

 

Where did you buy the sheet and have it cut? I am ready to build myself a new one and am wondering if places like Lowe's Hardware carries it and will cut to size?

What kind of adhesive did you use? Thanks

 

Nice. I am going to make my first attempt soon with acrylic, making a sump out of my old 20. I got my sheet at home depot.