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09/11/2007, 09:06 PM
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aluminum sump
I just got finished building my first sump. I used a 29 gal glass aquarium. It works great. My next project is to build a custom sump. I cannot find a glass aquarium that suits my needs. I have access to aluminum and the means to fabricate about any thing. My question is there any negative affects to using aluminum for sump construction. Thanks
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09/11/2007, 09:10 PM
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As far as I know you really don't want metals in the system. I would reframe from working with that unless it's to "brace" something and not in the actual water, I'm sure more people have better thoughts on this than I do.
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09/11/2007, 09:16 PM
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yikes! Aluminum can't be used in a saltwater tank. It will corrode and kill everything. You may be able to use it if you coat the inside with fiberglass or something, but it seems like a waste. Aquariums are cheap....why not just buy one to use as the sump?
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09/11/2007, 09:20 PM
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Okay scrap that idea guess I will learn how to work acrylic since I can not find an aquarium to suit my needs.
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09/11/2007, 09:37 PM
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What are your needs, maybe we can all help out
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