acrylic at HD and LOWES

[junxu95]

I am planing to build a sump & refugium by myself. Anyone knows if HD or LOWES sell acrylic that I can use for the sump?

Thanks,
Ed.

[jscarlata]

i saw some 1/4 inch sheets at HD last weekend, looked a little flimsy though...not sure if it was cast or extruded

[badfish]

Both HD and Lowes sell acrylic that you can use to build a sump.

[old salty]

I used acrylic from Dummy Depot to put the baffles in my sump; the sump itself is a 50g AGA tank. Cutting the thick stuff can be a pain in the butt; I ended up getting a cheap jigsaw and some blades which seem to clog quickly.

[salty3]

My hd and lowes only sells plastic not acrylic looks the same though. Ask to be sure

[Eclectic Taste]

While they each sell clear "plastic" sheets, it may be lexan not acrylic. You may want to check with local plastics shops for price comparison. You may get a better deal there, and they may even cut to your dimensions for nominal charge. Also, my local Lowe's & HD don't sell weld-on, another reason to go to the plastic shop.

[junxu95]

Folks, Thank you for the feedbacks. -Ed.