modifying sump. -socks +frag tank

[Salty.Reefer]

Hey everyone

I got this tank about 8 months ago from a friend. It was made in 2013. It has a large sock section with 2 6 inch socks. I hate changing the socks and I don't mind vacuuming out the sump with my wet/dry vac.
I finally have some free time and want to do a fun project.
I want to modify my sump to remove the sock holder and add a frag section. The thing is I have never worked with acrylic, silicon, or glass haha. Regardless I am not a total hack.

Any advice such as suggested materials, methods, tools, etc?
Thanks in advance!

The current sump. Not quite done wiring lol.

The new design

 

[Salty.Reefer]

Am I being too ambitious?

 

[Scotty Buttons]

The acrylic is welded together and as far as I know you can't break that bond without breaking what the baffles/ sock holders. You can cut the acrylic free but it's not going to be very clean.

 

[Salty.Reefer]

The acrylic is welded together and as far as I know you can't break that bond without breaking what the baffles/ sock holders. You can cut the acrylic free but it's not going to be very clean.

Yeah not pumped about that but I have accepted that. The part I’m more nervous about it glueing in the new baffle

 

[drevalenz]

Did you figure anything out