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Unread 08/29/2018, 09:46 AM   #1
Aquavaj
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Glass sumps

My 100g back then had an acrylic sump and the 120g I'm setting up now has a glass one. I know many people are using glass aquariums as a sump without issues but mine without a top or bottom plastic trim just seems much more fragile. I try to be extra cautious when working down there cause a crack would be a disaster.


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Unread 08/29/2018, 10:14 AM   #2
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So did you remove the top trim or something?...


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Unread 08/29/2018, 02:47 PM   #3
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No, that was how the sump was made. Looks to be 1/4" glass.


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Unread 08/29/2018, 05:55 PM   #4
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I have used standard glass tanks as sumps for years. However all have had plastic bracing. Although rimless glass tanks are made without bracing I’m not sure about using one without. I would not be worried about it holding water rather the work in or around it. If it is in a high work zone and possibly getting knocked into maybe reconsider. Guess it comes down to what you feel comfortable with. If you are already nervous about it I would anti up and get something you feel good with.


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Unread 08/29/2018, 06:12 PM   #5
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It will be totally fine. First off, it will only be filled about half way with water. Second, all the baffles act as bracing. I would put foam under it like is done with any rimless aquarium but other than that I wouldn’t worry at all about it.


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Unread 08/30/2018, 09:20 AM   #6
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In planning my build, the stand was designed to contain about 30 gal of water underneath. Over time, that has been a blessing when the skimmer went nuts, a siphon got blocked, or a leak was not discovered right away.
Also, just plain “Duh” on my part.
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