Sump Lid/Cover

Zbreefer · 07/06/2014, 07:43 PM

Any recommendations for a Sump lid? The glass aquarium lids are nice, but don't allow for cutting/drilling holes to run hoses and power cords through. I know someone out there has an easy solution, but my search results were not successful.

Thanks, ZB

AZBigJohn · 07/06/2014, 08:27 PM

Why do you want a lid on your sump?

I have seen people put light lens cover over it (the 1/2" box stuff) to keep pets out and stuff but open to evaporation is your best bet for temp control.

Just curious...

gone fishin · 07/06/2014, 08:29 PM

my sump is open topped. I do not see a reason to have it covered.

Zbreefer · 07/07/2014, 09:18 PM

Trying to limit evap and moisture in my basement.

thegrun · 07/08/2014, 07:24 AM

While I like an open sump, use acrylic which can be easily be cut and notched if needed if you feel you must cover it.

Stolireef · 07/08/2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by thegrun

While I like an open sump, use acrylic which can be easily be cut and notched if needed if you feel you must cover it.

+1 although I wouldn't say cutting acrylic is 'easy'. I'm so bad at it it's scary. Almost never get a perfectly clean cut. Then again, most people say that I shouldn't be allowed to play with sharp things.

Drilling though is easy as long as you go slow and use a good bit.

You can get sheets of acrylic at HD and Lowes. It can be a little pricey though. I use it to cover my top off container and to cover a small part of my sump where salt creep is a bit of a problem. Otherwise, open sump.

Zbreefer · 07/08/2014, 08:28 PM

Thanks everyone. I think with an external skimmer there should be enough gas exchange to allow me to cover my sump.

07/06/2014, 07:43 PM	#1
Zbreefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 228	Sump Lid/Cover Any recommendations for a Sump lid? The glass aquarium lids are nice, but don't allow for cutting/drilling holes to run hoses and power cords through. I know someone out there has an easy solution, but my search results were not successful. Thanks, ZB

07/06/2014, 08:27 PM	#2
AZBigJohn Usually confused... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,091	Why do you want a lid on your sump? I have seen people put light lens cover over it (the 1/2" box stuff) to keep pets out and stuff but open to evaporation is your best bet for temp control. Just curious... __________________ John Current Tank Info: Currently a 29 gallon all-in-one frag tank and a 210 gallon tank slowly becoming my dream system!

07/06/2014, 08:29 PM	#3
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	my sump is open topped. I do not see a reason to have it covered. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

07/07/2014, 09:18 PM	#4
Zbreefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 228	Trying to limit evap and moisture in my basement.

07/08/2014, 07:24 AM	#5
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	While I like an open sump, use acrylic which can be easily be cut and notched if needed if you feel you must cover it.

07/08/2014, 08:28 PM	#7
Zbreefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 228	Thanks everyone. I think with an external skimmer there should be enough gas exchange to allow me to cover my sump.