benzzz
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- Joined
- Feb 11, 2014
- Location
- Vaughan, Ontario
Just thought I would share my first build with anything glass with you guys ;D
I have built many sumps and acrylic stuff over time and really enjoyed it.
Now I am adding a stand alone frag tank with sump to my collection.
What I decided on was a 48x12x12 size.
3/8 polished glass was picked up yesterday.
One end will have a 3/4 return drilled in the top center ( yes I have drilled glass with success)
The other end I decided on having the glass an inch shorter and an external overflow with 2 one inch drains mounted to the outside
External overflow which is 12x4x4
As I dry fit everything this morning I noticed the bottom pane was shorter than the two sides, so I called my glass guy and questioned what he did. The family business I deal with have been cutting glass and fingers for 30 yrs. Jason's reply to my question was that his dad said he chose to cut the glass so the sides will not rest on the top of the bottom pane but will adhere to the sides of the bottom pane. the end pieces will rest along the sides of the bottom pane as well.
After assuring me they have built tanks using this method rimmed and rimmless I had never heard of this type of build. SO when I got off of the phone with him I did google to see. From what I found it isn't as common but nowhere states that it will not work. So I guess that's the way I will assemble it lol.
As far as return pump, circulation pumps and skimmer go, I am still sorting out my choices, Lighting will be MH 14k with T5 Actinic supplement.
Any input or comments are welcome. will be taking pics and such as I go along.
Thanks !
I have built many sumps and acrylic stuff over time and really enjoyed it.
Now I am adding a stand alone frag tank with sump to my collection.
What I decided on was a 48x12x12 size.
3/8 polished glass was picked up yesterday.
One end will have a 3/4 return drilled in the top center ( yes I have drilled glass with success)
The other end I decided on having the glass an inch shorter and an external overflow with 2 one inch drains mounted to the outside
External overflow which is 12x4x4
As I dry fit everything this morning I noticed the bottom pane was shorter than the two sides, so I called my glass guy and questioned what he did. The family business I deal with have been cutting glass and fingers for 30 yrs. Jason's reply to my question was that his dad said he chose to cut the glass so the sides will not rest on the top of the bottom pane but will adhere to the sides of the bottom pane. the end pieces will rest along the sides of the bottom pane as well.
After assuring me they have built tanks using this method rimmed and rimmless I had never heard of this type of build. SO when I got off of the phone with him I did google to see. From what I found it isn't as common but nowhere states that it will not work. So I guess that's the way I will assemble it lol.
As far as return pump, circulation pumps and skimmer go, I am still sorting out my choices, Lighting will be MH 14k with T5 Actinic supplement.
Any input or comments are welcome. will be taking pics and such as I go along.
Thanks !
