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Hi, like to check if it's feasible to diy a sump from an existing freshwater tank. Planning to convert to marine but the tank is 5mm condition about 6-7 out of 10. Tank size is 4ft by 1.5 by 1.5. I've all the glass already since I stripped my 3ft tanks. Just need to cut to size. I tried using a diamond cutter but the tipped looks like it got scrapped. Did I scrape it too hard? Still can't break the glass though. Seen youtube on it but still have trouble.

Any help/advice would be great.

Thanks:)

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That's what I was thinking too but I read that with the additional glass panel it will reduce pressure for the tank. Just Diy my 2ft sump tank as a test. Abit untidy. Trial for the 4feet. E244F5E4-721C-4DCF-B122-772224862BC0_zps.

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Trial run. Cured for 48 hour and did a full fresh water flush for 4hrs before swapping over. Works alright. Might try with the 4ft soon or when I find a thicker tank. Maybe 8mm.

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