powdertang05 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 im planning on having a small display and a large frag tank on the same stand so its going to be about 7 foot long im looking for any sumps that will fit in a area of 48 x 16 x 30 area looking for a cheap on if i can i currently have 2 20L drilld and end by end but want something a little better if anyone has one or knows where to get one i would love any help. if you have pics and dem that would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 How about a 40g breeder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdertang05 Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 well i have a tank already that has baffles that i had to silicon dont like it looking more for acrylic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 what didnt you like about the glass tank? IMO a 40 breeder is a great sump if you have room because its got volume without being overly tall like a 20H. Lots of real estate for a refugium and all the skimmer,pumps, and misc equipment. was it just the looks of the glass sump with the baffles you didnt like? an acrylic tank of same size will cost alot more wont it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 how much is "cheap"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdertang05 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 the other sump that i was looking at was 350 it had 2 inputs for soaks and enougth room for a skimmer and a return i would like a refugium but i can spend 350 bucks on a sump i would rathe rmake my own out of acrylic if you have cheaper ones like under 200 i would love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 $350??? my god! what size are you looking for? I believe nu 2 reefin or reefgeek had a couple sumps for sale. but for that price why not get the glass tank and use the rest of the money on frags? its hidden in your stand after all. And if you want it drilled you can get a holesaw off ebay for 10 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 ya thats expensive,,,, I sell a 36" x 14" x 16" for $245 and thats with a micron bag, bulkhead and spa style hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdertang05 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 joel can you tell me what it has like with refugium or bubble trap or anything maybe a pic?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 joel can you tell me what it has like with refugium or bubble trap or anything maybe a pic?? I do not think they come with fuge area, but they have baffles to reduce bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdertang05 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 dang anyone have sumps they are wanting to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 dang anyone have sumps they are wanting to sell? Talk to Dave, nu2reef-n he has one or two for sale.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Did you check with Saltwater Fantaseas? He has a decent size acrylic sump for $150 with overflow and tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdertang05 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 no but i will thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nu2reef-n Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I have an acrylic sump you can have for $75.00, it's 30".12".16". It has no baffles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdertang05 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 how old is it? u have a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Brandons right, mine has no fuge but I could add one. www.eshopps.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdertang05 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 well i can run my skimmer out of the sump so i can use the area for my skimmer for a refug btw joel what sump do you have on that website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 the Eshopps website is really old, they havent updated it in a long time so the photos are outdated. The tops are not white, and they dont make a model that has 2 input tubes. I carry the RS-75, 100, 200, and 300. From the website you can see the basic layout, but some of the details have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 If anyone wants one of those premade sumps with the bioballs in it theres one on eugen craigslist for $100 under "bio filter". not sure what size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 The one at Salt. Fant. is basically split down the middle. In one corner, through area for skimmer, baffles on other corner/end, through back side for Ref./macro, to beginning end. Basically its a rectangle split into six boxes as far as I remember. 2 squared boxes on each end and 2 rectangle sections in the middle/front and back side. I'll bet he's snap a picture for you if you called him...not finding one like it online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T---- Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I actually was looking for a while for a decent sump, and ended up just making my own. Perviously i had built one out of a 20g 1ong, and later with a 40 breeder, but wanted more space then a 20g, and the 40 breeders didnt fit, and were more money then i wanted to spend. So i went to TAP plastic on tigard (not meaning ot plug em BUT) and they were awesome. I got all the pieces i needed to make a 36/12/12 in 1/4 inch for 75 bucks, picked up some acrylic cement and applicator for 5 more. Then i bought some scrap pieces to add baffles in, its a buck per pound of scrap pieces. Then finally some scilicone to make sure its all right. Total spent less then a hundred bucks, but i am getting exactly what i wanted. I will post some pics of it tomorrow after i add in the baffles. All in all im pretty happy with it, and the people there were awesome. Just an idea, took me abotu 20 min tonight ot assemble the tank itself. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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