40 breeder sump build - what length to have glass cut

Drewbaby · 03/12/2012, 10:22 PM

I'm building a 40 breeder sump and would like to know exactly what size I should make the baffles as far as the width of the tank goes

seapug · 03/12/2012, 10:52 PM

I had my lfs make mine for me but I believe you're supposed to have them cut 1/8 inch short so there's a 1/16 inch gap on each side. Maybe someone else can confirm or correct that.

psteeleb · 03/12/2012, 10:59 PM

that sounds about right, a 1/16" gap on both sides leaves about the right amount of room for the silcone

I suggest you use 1/4" plate glass

Drewbaby · 03/13/2012, 07:50 AM

Is it better to measure the length of the existing side panel an subtract an 1/8" to be exact on measurements? Or is there a better way?

03/12/2012, 10:22 PM	#1
Drewbaby Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL Posts: 874	40 breeder sump build - what length to have glass cut I'm building a 40 breeder sump and would like to know exactly what size I should make the baffles as far as the width of the tank goes

03/12/2012, 10:52 PM	#2
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	I had my lfs make mine for me but I believe you're supposed to have them cut 1/8 inch short so there's a 1/16 inch gap on each side. Maybe someone else can confirm or correct that. __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

03/12/2012, 10:59 PM	#3
psteeleb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 5,249	that sounds about right, a 1/16" gap on both sides leaves about the right amount of room for the silcone I suggest you use 1/4" plate glass __________________ A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner Current Tank Info: 110g Mixed Reef, LED's & T5's

03/13/2012, 07:50 AM	#4
Drewbaby Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL Posts: 874	Is it better to measure the length of the existing side panel an subtract an 1/8" to be exact on measurements? Or is there a better way?