acrylic thickness for a sump

[djmx2002]

Hey guys,

i just purchesed a new 150gallon high tank, and i am going to build a sump for it,

now the sump size should be aboue 22"x22"x18". i was wondering if 1/8" acrylic would be strong enough (since i got 2 large sheets of it) or should i get a new sheets of 1/4"

Thanks,

[Prater]

The acrylic calculator from Cyro states the you will need .354 or larger for a tank that is 18" tall by 22" wide. You can go to their site and downlad an excell file that will tell you what the recomended thicknesses are.

[djmx2002]

so this is like 3/8 sheet?

[djmx2002]

i just had a thought,

a sump is built from 3 main compartments, shouldn't it be same to calculate the thichness of the acrylic to the size of the biger comparment?

[Prater]

I am sure you could use 1/4 inch sheet if you have dividers giving it extra strength from bowing. I always calculate the overall size.

[djmx2002]

so do you know any good suppliers online, for both acrylic and solvents?

[Prater]

I pic mine up local. Shiping kills you on the product. Most solvents have to ship as a hazardous material. Just check the phonebook for a local plastics supply.

[djmx2002]

cool, thanks