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06/22/2008, 04:27 PM | #1 |
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29 gallon sump/refugium help
I have a glass 29 gallon aquarium that I want to turn into a sump/refugium for my 125.
What steps do I need to take to accomplish this?
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06/22/2008, 05:19 PM | #2 |
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06/22/2008, 06:03 PM | #3 |
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Thanks, I'll check that out.
Since I don't have my own tools, where can I go to get my baffles cut for the teeth?
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06/23/2008, 11:01 AM | #4 |
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If I am using a glass tank, will plexiglass baffles work just as well as anything else?
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06/24/2008, 10:53 AM | #5 |
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I'm building a sump too starting with a glass tank. From what I read, silicone WILL stick to the glass but WON'T stick to the plexiglass. Therefore you end up basically having to use glass baffles too.
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06/24/2008, 12:25 PM | #6 |
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Hmmm....interesting. Wonder how much that would cost?
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06/24/2008, 12:38 PM | #7 |
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I had some cut at Lowes and it was only like $10-15. Mine is going to be a 29g sump as well.
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06/24/2008, 01:01 PM | #8 |
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Glass or acrylic, and what is your setup going to be like?
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