WMAS Discussion Forum : Wood Sump http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:58 +0000 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:51:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=52183 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Wood Sump : The melamine surface may be ok,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437789&title=wood-sump#437789 Author: Deluxe247
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Posted: November 01 2011 at 7:51am

The melamine surface may be ok, but i would be really worried about the particle board underneath. When that stuff gets moisture in it it expands like a marshmallow and goes totally soft. I've seen tank stands fail because they kept in a little too much humidity (not even in direct contact with water). I would hate to see what would happen with something that actually held water. Since the malamine is only a surface laminate, it can peel, and it's really hard to seal all the edges.]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:51:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437789&title=wood-sump#437789 <![CDATA[Wood Sump : I would of never thought of...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437742&title=wood-sump#437742 Author: Sculpin
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Posted: October 31 2011 at 6:37pm

I would of never thought of that!

Honestly I want to try it just for the sake of seeing if it could work. 


Micah


Edited by Sculpin - October 31 2011 at 6:38pm]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:37:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437742&title=wood-sump#437742 <![CDATA[Wood Sump : Malamine works good also as long...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437691&title=wood-sump#437691 Author: Chad
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Posted: October 31 2011 at 11:42am

Malamine works good also as long as you make sure the joints get sealed good. It's pretty cheap and strong also.]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:42:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437691&title=wood-sump#437691 <![CDATA[Wood Sump : Thank you for the offer, I may...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437641&title=wood-sump#437641 Author: Sculpin
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Posted: October 30 2011 at 9:41pm

Thank you for the offer, I may call you on that favor Steve. However I decided not to do a wood sump. I was offered a 90 gallon tank already drilled for $100 so I can't refuse that offer. That said I'll need to put a few more holes in it along with a few holes in 2-40 breeders. 

Check out my Whole House System build thread in my signature. I've been working on it pretty hard the past few weeks and I hope to have it up an running in the next month. 

Micah
]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:41:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437641&title=wood-sump#437641 <![CDATA[Wood Sump : Micah,If you need any help let...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437632&title=wood-sump#437632 Author: CapnMorgan
Subject: 52183
Posted: October 30 2011 at 9:20pm

Micah,

If you need any help let me know, I have hole saws to drill glass if you go that route, or I can help you build something in acrylic.
]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:20:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437632&title=wood-sump#437632 <![CDATA[Wood Sump : Im not sure how it would compare...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437524&title=wood-sump#437524 Author: russianrick
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Posted: October 29 2011 at 8:12pm

Im not sure how it would compare in cost, but bonding acrylic panels that can be easily cut to fit could be a really good option since it will only be one material to put a bulkhead through. If you use a pond liner with bulkheads though, I wouldn't recommend trying to gob silicon in there, because the bulkhead should be able to make a tight enough seal without caulk or glue. ]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:12:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437524&title=wood-sump#437524 <![CDATA[Wood Sump : many people do the pond liner...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437513&title=wood-sump#437513 Author: MadReefer
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Posted: October 29 2011 at 6:00pm

many people do the pond liner thing with many holes without any problems. i havent tried. the only reason i can see to go wood over a 90 would be to max the size in an odd space.]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:00:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437513&title=wood-sump#437513 <![CDATA[Wood Sump : Yeah, I&#039;d spend the extra...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437511&title=wood-sump#437511 Author: Deluxe247
Subject: 52183
Posted: October 29 2011 at 5:48pm

Yeah, I'd spend the extra $20 for peace of mind. That would be a nightmare if the thing failed.]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:48:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437511&title=wood-sump#437511 <![CDATA[Wood Sump : I thought about the pond liner...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437306&title=wood-sump#437306 Author: Sculpin
Subject: 52183
Posted: October 27 2011 at 9:37pm

I thought about the pond liner and it's not a bad idea but I do need to drill several holes into the sump and I'm afraid that it wont seal if I have to run a bulk head through the wood and liner. 

Do you think I would have sealing issues if I did that?

I may stick with an acrylic tank or just buy a used 90 or 120, that would work pretty well too. I guess if I'm talking about the difference between 20 bucks ($100 for a used 90 or $80 for a home made plywood sump) I should chose easy and go for the 90 tank huh?

Well it was worth the thought. Thanks guys for your feed back.

Micah
]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:37:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437306&title=wood-sump#437306 <![CDATA[Wood Sump : you could use wood and a pond...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437290&title=wood-sump#437290 Author: MadReefer
Subject: 52183
Posted: October 27 2011 at 6:17pm

you could use wood and a pond liner. 45mil 10x10 is about $80 i think. pondliner.com.  people build 2000+ tanks in their house to over winter koi. 90-120 shouldn't be too hard]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:17:16 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52183&PID=437290&title=wood-sump#437290