DIY 85gal Acrylic Sump. K1

[Jacunaba]

I have my k1 setup done this way with holes the threw a piece of acylic (350 holes) i drilled it will a milling machine so it took no time at all and havent had a problem yet. Sump has been running for 4 months like this and i check it every water change twice a week. I think you need free enough movement threw to your next chamber so the dont stick. Im no engineer but it makes sense to me.

Good to hear. This is along the line that I was shooting for. I have (4) 8" air stones going in there. Hoping for enough movement in there that they should just keep getting knocked free. I'm definitely going to keep an extra eye out.


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[millerkid519]

Ya for sure always do just shut the pump off so its easier to see. I do have a separate flow threw baffle before the chamber devider i will get a picture later tonight for you

 

[millerkid519]

4 big airstones should be more then enough depending on how much your putting in and what air pump you will be using

 

[millerkid519]

That is how i set up my k1 chamber and works fine. I dont know why it keeps flipping my pictures on me

 

[Jacunaba]

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That is how i set up my k1 chamber and works fine. I dont know why it keeps flipping my pictures on me

Looks good. What size is it? I figure with 85 gal and only 1500gph flowing through mine. I doubt there will be much of an issue with the slow flow.


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[millerkid519]

My k1 chamber is about 45 gallons (should have went bigger). I dont think you will have a problem if you do tho just drill some more holes. I did mine with a seperate flow threw baffle so i didnt have to worry about it.

 

[kellan]

This is really great looking. Is it just held together with adhesive/silicone?

 

[Jacunaba]

This is really great looking. Is it just held together with adhesive/silicone?

Thanks! I used Weldon 4 for the seams.
Sump has been up and running for a couple weeks now


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[West1]

Does it bow? Panels seem thin. How about a vid of this puppy running, great job btw.

 

[Redearsunfish]

nice work!!