My new sump and fuge...

[gatorcsm]

I made a new sump and fuge out of acrylic and some weld-on 3
Here's some pics of how it came out. The water goes to fuge, into sump and through baffled chambers to pump (trying to minimize bubbles)

 

[gatorcsm]

one of just the left side, where the sump is.

 

[gatorcsm]

here the left, of the fuge.
Not much in it yet. But it's doing it's job with regards to nitrates.

 

[saltwaterdave]

What did you use to drill the holes in the acrylic? I was just wondering if you need anything special?
Thanks,
David

 

[gatorcsm]

I used a regular hole saw that you'd use for making a hole for a door nob. The kind with the pilot drill in the center. But, yeah, nothing special. Just had to be careful and go slow to prevent it from cracking.

 

[gatorcsm]

Well, so far, I've noticed a considerable decline in bubbles. I made it 22 inches long, with a large water volume and a
'dual' baffle (the water first goes up, then goes down to get to the next chamber)
Seems to be working. I haven't added a sponge yet though. That could probably cut down a lot more.
The skimmer really is the worst with it ofcourse, if i can cut down on the bubble it puts off, well, atleast redirect them, i think they will almost all be gone.