improvised sump

[devicore16]

okay, i know some are familiar to improvised sumps (like those made out of plasticwares,tupperwares, rubbermades).
i am interested of building one but i dont know what kind of material i will use for the dividers.. any suggestion guys?
i want something that's easy to install and has affordable price. ^^

 

[dustin_P74]

you can buy some acrylic panels

 

[Bifferwine]

Plexiglass at Lowe's or Home Depot. Lowe's will cut them for you for free, Home Depot won't.

 

[devicore16]

well thanks, but i think its a bit costy.^^ i'm just a student..

 

[Bifferwine]

Plexiglass costs like $12 a baffle. If you buy what they have marked as "acrylic", it will cost 4 times as much. Have you checked the prices?

 

[devicore16]

oh yah,great.. but i also wonder if i can use panaflex..its cheaper, but my only concern is it has holes between,like a carton sheet. dang. uhm, Oops, and one more question. what can i use to stick these dividers into my plastic sump? is silicone ok?

 

[dustin_P74]

you need to use aquarium silicone