I know people have had success with applying Drylok to plywood directly, but I highly suggest lining the plywood with 1/4 hardiboard.
I used 1/2 ply lined with 1/4 hardi for my 112 gallon, i'm sure it would work for a sump
What is hardiboard? Lol sorry..
And you think 1/4" plywood would work for say a 20gal sump?