Hey all,
One of first of many threads at this wonderful place.
I just picked up a tank (new, never seen water, see my build thread) and the previous owner threw in a sump he DIY'd.
As you can probably see from the pics, there are a few issues with it.
I find that the water level will be too high, and I don't like that there is no bubble chamber for the overflow to pipes to overflow into the filter socks.
I'd like to modify the overflow chamber (in fact all the chambers) to sit a few inches lower, and I'd like to add a bubble chamber.
However I have never worked with acrylic.
I know I can shorten the baffles with a dremel, however is there an easy way to modify and add the bubble chamber? Can I simply use silicone when or do I have to use acrylic adhesive?
While I'm at it, I will add a cover to that chamber as well to minimize noise and splashing.
Here's a closer look of the filter sock chamber. It was designed such that the overflow pipes would fall right into the socks.. For what it's worth, the sump has eurobracing as well.
Thanks!
One of first of many threads at this wonderful place.
I just picked up a tank (new, never seen water, see my build thread) and the previous owner threw in a sump he DIY'd.
As you can probably see from the pics, there are a few issues with it.
I find that the water level will be too high, and I don't like that there is no bubble chamber for the overflow to pipes to overflow into the filter socks.
I'd like to modify the overflow chamber (in fact all the chambers) to sit a few inches lower, and I'd like to add a bubble chamber.
However I have never worked with acrylic.
I know I can shorten the baffles with a dremel, however is there an easy way to modify and add the bubble chamber? Can I simply use silicone when or do I have to use acrylic adhesive?
While I'm at it, I will add a cover to that chamber as well to minimize noise and splashing.
Here's a closer look of the filter sock chamber. It was designed such that the overflow pipes would fall right into the socks.. For what it's worth, the sump has eurobracing as well.
Thanks!