Sump Conversion

[Peanut_Power]

I've been really needing a larger tank for QUITE some time now, so I've been trying to explore all of my options. Would it be possible to convert an acrylic sump into a tank? Like the ones that glasscages has? I'll post a picture for reference. I'm just wondering if there was a way to remove the siliconed sections from the tank or if they are permanently adhered to the tank? It would be really nice to get a sump for really cheap and turn it back into a tank...haha. Anywho, lemme know if its possible, and if so, how.


Picture is of one of the sump displays from Glasscages.com

 

[CHOMPERS]

Someone here did it not too long ago. You just have to be careful when taking a razor blade to the acrylic.

 

[Jawbone]

If everything is glass not a problem with razor blade. If tank and baffles are acrylic damn near impossible as the 2 acrylics are fused together. If glass tank and acrylic baffles use razor blade. If acrylic tank glass baffles use razor with caution as acrylic can be damaged easily. I think that covers all the basis.

 

[wizzin]

It's $75 plus the cost of the acrylic tank you know, so it's actually $75 more for the w/d setup than just buying the acrylic tank.

 

[Peanut_Power]

I have another source aside from Glasscages...just using their tank as an example. I guess only way to figure out if it can be done is to get one. I probably should get a hand help router and a sander....haha. Might be able to get it lower that way, them maybe put a whole bunch of gravel/sand to cover up what i can't get.

 

[wizzin]

you'll have to post your results. One thing I keep thinking about is why people use aquariums for w/d. I guess if you have one laying around, that's one thing, but when a rubbermaid container of the same volume costs 1/4 that of an aquarium, why ruin a perfectly good aquarium?

I've also thought if you have to make a w/d see through, why not use a reptile tank. Less $$ and since it's not holding full water, it should be fine since it's typically thinner glass. I'd also beware that if you buy a w/d like that, that it isn't a reptile tank. While you might get the w/d pieces out, it also might be too week to hold full water and withstand a "bump".

my $0.02