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Reef Discussion => Do It Yourself => Topic started by: Brigham1 on January 10, 2017, 13:59:38

Title: Sump
Post by: Brigham1 on January 10, 2017, 13:59:38

Where is the best place to get glass for my sump at and how thick should I use

Title: Re: Sump
Post by: kellyj on January 10, 2017, 21:13:47

Brigham,
Why not buy an off the shelf tank and section it off yourself.  I did that with my frag sump.  I bought my glass for sectioning at Lumpkin's glass in Centerville.
Kelly

Title: Re: Sump
Post by: Brigham1 on January 10, 2017, 21:24:23

That's what I got is a 30 gallon use  just need to  section it off and how thick did you use for your dividers

Title: Re: Sump
Post by: kellyj on January 11, 2017, 07:34:54

I just used single strength glass.  That's how the glass guys described it.  Pretty thin, but it isn't under a lot of pressure like the tank.
Kelly

Title: Re: Sump
Post by: Brigham1 on January 11, 2017, 07:37:27

Ok thanks

Title: Re: Sump
Post by: UDflyer00 on January 28, 2017, 23:17:46

I used "A Service Glass" in Beavercreek.  I got 1/4 thick for $9 a sheet.  And they even got them done day of.  Here is their website http://aserviceglass.com (http://aserviceglass.com)

Title: Re: Sump
Post by: Humphrey on January 29, 2017, 10:02:49

I also used A service glass for 40 breeder baffles. 1/4 inch.

Title: Re: Sump
Post by: Brigham1 on February 07, 2017, 15:24:15

Ok Thank you I ended up using glass from lowes

Title: Re: Sump
Post by: guynamedfleck on February 07, 2017, 17:03:26

Bummer that I just saw your post. It looks like you already sourced your glass. I have enough 1/4" glass left over from my frag tank build for baffles.

Another great place to source good glass is old aquariums. People practically give them away on sites like CL when they spring a leak! Cut the silicon and 'bam' perfect aquarium building glass!

Title: Re: Sump
Post by: Brigham1 on February 07, 2017, 19:02:04

Yeah I already thinking about doing a new sump still doing a 30 gallon just want to switch it up some

Title: Re: Sump
Post by: guynamedfleck on February 08, 2017, 10:51:35

Well let me know if you move ahead with the new design. I'd be happy to help out with some 1/4" glass.

Title: Re: Sump
Post by: zachegg on March 08, 2017, 11:51:51

Quote from: guynamedfleck on February 08, 2017, 10:51:35

Well let me know if you move ahead with the new design. I'd be happy to help out with some 1/4" glass.

I'm going to be building a 40B sump in a few weeks. Petco is roomered to be having their dollar a gallon sale at the end of the month. I'm waiting to pick up a tank. If you still have the glass I could use it. 937-831-2231

Title: Re: Sump
Post by: guynamedfleck on March 08, 2017, 12:08:31

Yeah, let me check how big the scraps I have are and I'll get back to you.

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Title: Re: Sump
Post by: guynamedfleck on March 10, 2017, 11:20:39

I don't have many scraps big enough to span a 40B.  Two(2) pieces that are ~18.5" x 4" and one(1) that is ~18.5" x 8.5".  you are welcome to them if it helps, but they won't give you too tall of a baffle. Though they would probably serve for your bubble breakers.