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This week I picked up a nice used 90g Envision Acrylics tank with an overflow built into it. The hole going through the bottom of the tank is 1 3/4". I've never had a tank with an overflow and sump system before, so I'm trying to figure out what I need to set everything up. 1. What size bulkhead do I need for this tank? 2. What kind/size of pvc pipe do I need running into the sump? 3. What size sump do I need to consider? I'd like to keep it fairly small, because I'm running the tank as a freshwater setup, so I'm not going to have a skimmer. 4. How strong of a pump do I need? Any recommendations of brands that can be found locally? Is there anything else I need? Thanks for your help. I'm excited about firing this baby up, but this tank dynamic is new to me.

I corresponded with one local shop, and for the Marineland 30x30x24 93g cube without the "Corner-Flo"--just the basic tank, they quoted me a price of $560. That seems a little steep for a 93g tank. Hmm, I think I need to make a few more calls this weekend. I know there will be a place eventually who can order and sell one for $450 or under. I have a few months to shop, save, and think about options. I know I could get a larger, standard size tank for $400 or less, but [language filter], having a 93g cube would be cool. Edit: I also looked at the tanks at glasscages.com, but the reviews of that business have scared me away. I'm also going to touch base with Envision Acrylics with regard to making one, but I'm thinking they will be too deep for my pockets. Envision seems to make dynamite tanks, though, and they are right down the street from me. I saw an ad about CB's Tropical's tanks on Craigslist a couple of weeks back. Are they out of business? I still have a pleco that I bought from them in my 75g cichlid tank, and he is still going strong 15 years later. It was a nice shop.

Thanks for the tips, Randy!

I found a guy who sells them online through various fish forums for $319 (Anubias Design in PA), but I don't think he ships. Elmer's Aquarium, also in PA, sells the 93 cube for $408.99. Frankly, I'd pay either price to get a good look at one and buy locally.

Yeah, I've seen prices online in excess of $1000, but it includes tank, stand, and lighting. I'm looking to just purchase the tank. A few places I've seen that sell them in the $320-$450 range are on the East Coast, and it is local pickup only. I'm hoping to find some place locally that can bring one in. I chatted with the people at Petsmart, but they will not order one for me, even though they carry the brand.

I'm looking for a place in the Portland/Vancouver area that stocks the Marineland cube tanks, specifically the 30 x 30 x 24 Aquarium Cube (93 gallons) without the "Corner-Flo." Does anyone by chance know of a place that sells these? I have no idea what they cost. And if anyone has a tank from their "cube line," I'd be interested in hearing your impressions.