Refugium Shelf

[kbsharp]

Hello Everybody,

Following my previous threads basically i want to have a small acrylic refugium above my sump as its too small to host a refugium.

I plan on installing a shelf above it, do I need a certain wood for the shelf or does anyone have any ideas?

Thank you

 

[JoshH]

Hello Everybody,

Following my previous threads basically i want to have a small acrylic refugium above my sump as its too small to host a refugium.

I plan on installing a shelf above it, do I need a certain wood for the shelf or does anyone have any ideas?

Thank you

Plywood will work, I had a custom acrylic shelf made for mine, 100% water proof and a fun colour. Personally I'd use laminated pine board painted on all sides, IF I didn't go with the acrylic route

 

[Ron Reefman]

Are you doing this 'shelf' inside the stand above the sump? You might look at HD or Lowes. Thay have some thick PVC materials used for shelving or siding.

 

[Dsnakes]

I would imagine the type doesn’t matter as much as sealing it fully. Both sides and all edges. Could you find a thick sheet of acrylic or other material to use?

 

[kbsharp]

Plywood will work, I had a custom acrylic shelf made for mine, 100% water proof and a fun colour. Personally I'd use laminated pine board painted on all sides, IF I didn't go with the acrylic route

Hi Josh, just asking does any condensation form on the acrylic shelf?

 

[kbsharp]

Are you doing this 'shelf' inside the stand above the sump? You might look at HD or Lowes. Thay have some thick PVC materials used for shelving or siding.

Yes exactly it will be above as demonstrated by my polystyrene sample

 

[JoshH]

Hi Josh, just asking does any condensation form on the acrylic shelf?

In my case none formed for me, but that doesn't mean it won't form for you. Easy to clean regardless though, as long as you have sufficient air space I don't see it being an issue

 

[kbsharp]

I would imagine the type doesn’t matter as much as sealing it fully. Both sides and all edges. Could you find a thick sheet of acrylic or other material to use?

Just asking, why does it need to be sealed the edges? I was planning and putting some small brackets to hold the shelf

 

[kbsharp]

In my case none formed for me, but that doesn't mean it won't form for you. Easy to clean regardless though, as long as you have sufficient air space I don't see it being an issue

I'm thinking mine might form a little as some of the shelf hangs directly over the sump, hopefully no big deal

 

[JoshH]

I'm thinking mine might form a little as some of the shelf hangs directly over the sump, hopefully no big deal

Mine did as well, just not to the same extent as yours will :)

 

[kbsharp]

Mine did as well, just not to the same extent as yours will :)

Yea, your one is pretty neat . Jealous !!! :)

 

[Katrina71]

What about the new plastic deck boards?

 

[kbsharp]

What about the new plastic deck boards?

Now that is creative !! Definitely a possibility

 

[Katrina71]

Now that is creative !! Definitely a possibility

You might even email the manufacturer and get samples to do the job.

 

[kbsharp]

I

You might even email the manufacturer and get samples to do the job.

I will look it up as I live in Scotland seems to not have the variety you have over there.Won't stop me from trying

 

[Katrina71]

I

I will look it up as I live in Scotland seems to not have the variety you have over there.Won't stop me from trying

Composite decking Scotland in your area and several other sources according to my Google search.

 

[kbsharp]

Composite decking Scotland in your area and several other sources according to my Google search.

I saw that too i'm just concerned if they put any coatings that can be poisonous if it drips in the sump if condensation arises hmmm

 

[Katrina71]

I saw that too i'm just concerned if they put any coatings that can be poisonous if it drips in the sump if condensation arises hmmm

You could always check with the manufacturer.

 

[kbsharp]

You could always check with the manufacturer.

I was thinking that yes , might sound paranoid but better safe i'd say :)

 

[Katrina71]

Not paranoid. Smart.