DIY 10 gallon acrylic sump

[CHG107]

Was wondering if anyone had an idea for the thickness to use for acrylic 10 gallon sump. Also a return pump/overflow box as well. Thanks!

[peppie]

1/4'' min. 3/8'' would be my choice.

[CHG107]

Ok will go with 3/8 then just to have piece of mind that it won't fail. Thank you :)

[lucky_snapper]

You might try glass.. its alot cheaper than acrylic and very easy to build your own tank.. I just completed a 60gal custom built frag tank. I have never built a tank before but I just did and it was surprisingly easy. A ten gallon could be built out of 1/8 glass and cost less than $20. My 36x24x18 frag tank cost $85 in materials to build.

[peppie]

Ok will go with 3/8 then just to have piece of mind that it won't fail. Thank you :)

Just because you use 3/8 material does not mean the tank will not fail.

A tank that size could be made of 1/8'' material and hold water for years.
If it is properly built