Sump Design for Cube

ReeVo · 04/20/2011, 03:55 PM

So I decided to make my own sump out of acrylic instead of having one a custom one built by Trigger Systems. They quoted me 380 and that is just beyond my limit. I researched on how to glue acrylic and I'm willing to take the plunge to make my own.

I drew up a rough scetch on Paint to get the measurements I wanted and then went from there on to make a 3D model. I used Google ScetchUp 8 to make this 3D model.

Let me know what you guys think.
If you guys have any suggestions, feel free to chime in.

This build is for a 60 gallon cube "24x24x24"

Rough Scetchs

Top

Left Side - Return/Refugium

Front - Refugium/Drain

Right Side - Drain

ReeVo · 04/20/2011, 03:55 PM

Tried to draw my skimmer (AquaC EV-180) as well because I was bored lol

3D Models

Top View

Right View - Drain

Rear View

Left View - Return/Refugium

Front View - Refugium/Drain

ReeVo · 04/21/2011, 12:06 AM

You guys think it is a good idea to have all the panels and baffles black and have the front be clear?

Since I want a refugium, i dont want light to spread through all the chambers and cause algae to grow everywhere.

RokleM · 04/21/2011, 12:46 PM

Have you started pricing out acrylic? Not to deter you, but acrylic, weld-on, acrylic tools, etc... You're probably at their price if not higher. You'll probably need 3/4 of a sheet, 3/8ths thick at least (1/2" would be better), putting you at ~$225-275 and that's without a brace.

That being said, mine is bigger than that one, but here it is:

ReeVo · 06/22/2011, 12:21 AM

Started the build guys : )

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...6#post18931166

04/20/2011, 03:55 PM	#1
ReeVo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 350	Sump Design for Cube So I decided to make my own sump out of acrylic instead of having one a custom one built by Trigger Systems. They quoted me 380 and that is just beyond my limit. I researched on how to glue acrylic and I'm willing to take the plunge to make my own. I drew up a rough scetch on Paint to get the measurements I wanted and then went from there on to make a 3D model. I used Google ScetchUp 8 to make this 3D model. Let me know what you guys think. If you guys have any suggestions, feel free to chime in. This build is for a 60 gallon cube "24x24x24" Rough Scetchs Top Left Side - Return/Refugium Front - Refugium/Drain Right Side - Drain __________________ SFVR Member Cadlights 50G Artisan (Rebuilding/Upgrading) 10 Gallon Project

04/20/2011, 03:55 PM	#2
ReeVo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 350	Tried to draw my skimmer (AquaC EV-180) as well because I was bored lol 3D Models Top View Right View - Drain Rear View Left View - Return/Refugium Front View - Refugium/Drain __________________ SFVR Member Cadlights 50G Artisan (Rebuilding/Upgrading) 10 Gallon Project

04/21/2011, 12:06 AM	#3
ReeVo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 350	You guys think it is a good idea to have all the panels and baffles black and have the front be clear? Since I want a refugium, i dont want light to spread through all the chambers and cause algae to grow everywhere. __________________ SFVR Member Cadlights 50G Artisan (Rebuilding/Upgrading) 10 Gallon Project

04/21/2011, 12:46 PM	#4
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	Have you started pricing out acrylic? Not to deter you, but acrylic, weld-on, acrylic tools, etc... You're probably at their price if not higher. You'll probably need 3/4 of a sheet, 3/8ths thick at least (1/2" would be better), putting you at ~$225-275 and that's without a brace. That being said, mine is bigger than that one, but here it is: __________________ -Eric-

06/22/2011, 12:21 AM	#5
ReeVo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 350	Update! Started the build guys : ) http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...6#post18931166 __________________ SFVR Member Cadlights 50G Artisan (Rebuilding/Upgrading) 10 Gallon Project

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