diy refugium

[varibleboy]

Im looking to turn my old 55 into a sump/refugium anyone got any guidance for me? perhaps a link to a good design Many thanks!

 

[tgruby]

Buy scrape acrylic sheets. Look on Melevsreef.com

 

[dr reef]

if you use a glass tank you have to use glass sheets for dividers. silicone doesn't stick to acrylic. so if you are going to use your tank use glass sheets in it. :happyfish

 

[thegrog]

I've used acrylic in a glass sump with no problems. You just have to score the edges with rough sandpaper before sealing with silicone. I used the type meant for aquariums. Seems to be a little stronger than the 100% silicone and gave a better end result.

 

[dr reef]

if you use a glass tank you have to use glass sheets for dividers. silicone doesn't stick to acrylic very well. so if you are going to use your tank use glass sheets in it. If you are going to use acrylic sheets please scratch the edges up so the silicone sticks better:happyfish[/QUOTE]