DIY sump, glass thickness?

[kahkaw]

Contemplating building a sump to fit perfectly in my stand. Dimentions would be 28x22x12. Now being rimless, what glass thickness would suit this build?

Regards,
Eric

[Mathews Z7]

3/8" minimum.

[NanoReefWanabe]

i am sure yu could get away with 1/4" (6mm) at only 12 inches high, after all it is going to have baffles in it too...but 3/8" (9mm) would give you a little extra bumping and banging room...

[kahkaw]

Awesome! Thanks guys.

Now lets talk glass bonding. Ive used RTV108 to install baffles in the past. Is this good for tank building?

Regards,
Eric

[ycrazyy]

RTV108 or SCS1200 will both do the trick

[cet98]

i am sure yu could get away with 1/4" (6mm) at only 12 inches high, after all it is going to have baffles in it too...but 3/8" (9mm) would give you a little extra bumping and banging room... I completely agree...I see no reason why 1/4" glass wouldn't be more than sufficent for a 12"H sump with (I presume) multiple baffles acting as interior "bracing"...
presuming your water level height will be approx. 8"-9" for your skimmer, I can't see there being any issues for concern...
Also, using GE RTV108 silicone maximizes your adhesion strength (and it's FDA approved ;) )

good luck!!!
and post your sump build with pix when you get started....please!

:)

[kahkaw]

Thanks for the info everyone. Ordered my glass and should be picking it up tomorrow. Got a new tube of RTV and chewed out by the wife for spending 200 bucks on glass.:hammer: this weekend should be fun

Ill try to post pics. Sump will be all in one. drain chamber, skimmer chamber, return chamber with ATO that also feeds a refuge and a 11 gallon fresh water res.

Regards,
Eric