10 Gallon Sump Build

[Bdonaldson]

I need some advice on rebuilding a 10 gallon sump for my 29 gallon tank. Let me give you a little background on the tank. The tank has been up and running for 7 months and I built the sump using a stock 10 gallon tank and plexiglass cut to section off a refugium area. However, my panels for the refugium area are coming loose from the aquarium adhesive. I have already rebuilt one 10 gallon sump that is on a 20 gallon long because of the same issue.

So I need experienced opinions on how I can rebuild this sump so the panels won't come loose. Does anyone have any ideas?




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[Mattyfelts]

use glass and make it a tighter fit, there are tonnes of diy videos on youtube.

 

[PB_Smith]

or use corrugated plastic, the stuff they use for yard signs.
It's lightweight, easy to drill/cut into any size/shape, and holds extremely well with silicone.
acrylic doesn't form a strong bond with silicone.
The home depot carries them in the same section as the plexi-glass sheets.
and it's cheaper than plexi, but maybe just a little more than glass

 

[Bdonaldson]

Ok thanks so much for the suggestions. I will look at each option and see what will work out the best.


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