Building a sump with different glass.

[richardhmc]

Hey all! I want to build a sump wetdry for a 125 gallon tank.
Can I use plexiglass? What is plexiglass anyways? Or should I use regular glass. Im getting these from Lowes.

also, what dimensions should i make it in?

In the sump I will put in a http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=78

and


http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=9849&N=2004+113041

the 2200 model.

plus i would like space for a heater and stuff like that. thanks

-richard

 

[rallysman]

I would use an old (smaller) tank and make seperate chambers out of plexi.

Plexiglass is like acrylic.

 

[me_wee_todded]

totally agree use a smaller tank or use rubbermaid containers

 

[CHOMPERS]

Plexiglass is a brand name for acrylic. I think it is made by Dupont.

 

[CHOMPERS]

The 2200 model will only pump 350 gph at five feet. That will give you less than three turnovers (and assuming you have zero restriction on the system).

The 3000 model will pump 500 gph at five feet. Add a tee and a ball valve to the return. This will allow you to shunt some water back to the sump if you do not want 500 gph of flow.

 

[richardhmc]

Umm chompers... i have no idea what you are talking about... turnovers?
zero restriction?

if i use a tank.. what size tank would be good for a 125? Including the space for heaters and stuff like that.

 

[CHOMPERS]

Umm chompers... i have no idea what you are talking about... turnovers?
zero restriction?

if i use a tank.. what size tank would be good for a 125? Including the space for heaters and stuff like that.

It depends on what you can fit in your stand. Shoot for around a 20g. Bigger is better.

A turnover is the term given when one tank volume is filtered per hour. Have a look at this link for more info.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47105