When measuring the materials to make a sump, or even when ordering a sump, remember that you are measuring outside dimensions. This is extremely important if you are building a sump around a specific piece of equipment, like a protein skimmer for example, and are very limited on space. If your skimmer has a footprint of 10″x10″, then at the very least the skimmer section will need to have an outside measurement 10-3/4″ x 10-3/4″ if you are using 3/8″ acrylic. This is due to the acrylic consuming some of the space within the sump, making things more cramped if it’s not accounted for prior to cutting.
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