Hog Head Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I am going to be upgrading the 100g to a 210 probably within the next 6 months. I am looking into a prefab refugium rather than building one from a 75g tank. One that has caught my attention is the Aqueon ProFlex Sump Model 4. It is selling for about $300 on the net. Has anyone had any experience or knowledge about this refugium? If so please share. Thanks, Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Gene, if you have the money to spend, check this one out: http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?24754-FS-Custom-Sump Charles does AWESOME work, an that sump is the CADILLAC of sumps, I guarantee it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpd4308 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Dave at Davy Jones Locker could probably build you a custom one to your specs for a good price. I know a number of people on here, including myself that have Dave built sumps/refugiums Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Dave does awesome work as well, you can check Emerald an Tanktop's new build thread to see one of Dave's sumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Head Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 I checked it out and though it is a beautiful sump, it is shown as 24" wide. I believe that is the same as a 210. Would it fit in the stand under the tank? Gene' date=' if you have the money to spend, check this one out: [url']http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?24754-FS-Custom-Sump[/url] Charles does AWESOME work, an that sump is the CADILLAC of sumps, I guarantee it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thats the easy part Gene, just build the stand a bit bigger, I'm of the belief that you should build your stand to house your sump, not your tank, cause the bigger your sump is, the better off you are. Make the stand 30" wide, it gives you a lip around the tank where you can set a beer or whatever while you're fooling around in the tank an what not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Head Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 I contacted envisions about one also. I like the look of the Aqueon because it looks like a turn key fuge. But I don't know anything about it other than thier ad. Dave at Davy Jones Locker could probably build you a custom one to your specs for a good price. I know a number of people on here, including myself that have Dave built sumps/refugiums Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Head Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 I have been toying around with the idea of building the stand. A shelf is a great idea. A place to put food or whatever when working on the tank. That is a really nice refugium. Thats the easy part Gene' date=' just build the stand a bit bigger, I'm of the belief that you should build your stand to house your sump, not your tank, cause the bigger your sump is, the better off you are. Make the stand 30" wide, it gives you a lip around the tank where you can set a beer or whatever while you're fooling around in the tank an what not.[/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Head Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 The 100g will become the new Maroon Condo, only it will be drilled instead of the overflow box. Also I plan on using 60" 80w t5's. Good grief. I hijacked my own thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 LOL no worries man, that sump I linked you is completely turn-key, with everything needed built in, shoot Charles a message an he'll more than likely walk you through everything, or even set up a time for you to come check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 An it seems like everyone is tieing multiple tanks together now, we're doing the same thing, tieing a 30b tank into our existing system that's going to be a combo frag tank/maroon clown breeding tank lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Head Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thanks. I'll think about it for a while. The price is about the same, give or take a few $. The money isn't an issue. Timing might be though. LOL no worries man' date=' that sump I linked you is completely turn-key, with everything needed built in, shoot Charles a message an he'll more than likely walk you through everything, or even set up a time for you to come check it out.[/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Head Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 I wouldn't have a separate tank for the clown, but she is such a little b**ch she needs her own home just so the others can live in peace. An it seems like everyone is tieing multiple tanks together now' date=' we're doing the same thing, tieing a 30b tank into our existing system that's going to be a combo frag tank/maroon clown breeding tank lol.[/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Dude, our maroons are in the sump, the female LITERALLY comes completely out of the water to attack your hand, it's kinda scary, an she hurts like hell when she hits you an has drawn blood on me multiple times LOL, I know your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Head Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 She has never drawn blood, not that she hasn't tried. But she bullies fish twice her size. She now has an Eight Line Wrasse and a LM Blenny for company and so far everyone gets along. Dude' date=' our maroons are in the sump, the female LITERALLY comes completely out of the water to attack your hand, it's kinda scary, an she hurts like hell when she hits you an has drawn blood on me multiple times LOL, I know your pain.[/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerv503 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 You gotta see the sump by Wannareef on the forum for sale. He makes the nicest sump, and tank in town! The sump comes with two specially designed media reactor! Send him a PM. Vin "Keep On Reefing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algae Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 The first thing I would ask about a sump is if it is domestic cell cast acrylic. I would never use anything else, YMMV. Check the seams for a good joint (VERY minimal air bubbles, if any). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRENT Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I am going to be upgrading the 100g to a 210 probably within the next 6 months. I am looking into a prefab refugium rather than building one from a 75g tank. One that has caught my attention is the Aqueon ProFlex Sump Model 4. It is selling for about $300 on the net. Has anyone had any experience or knowledge about this refugium? If so please share. Thanks, Gene I have the Aqueon ProFlex 4. This is an awesome sump. Ya, cost a little more than your DIY sump. The best thing about Aqueon is they stand behind their product. I had the older version (megaflow 4) and one of the seams split on a inside baffle (not an exterior seam). I called them to see what they could do and thy sent me a brand new one free of charge no questions asked. Here are some picture of how I have it setup. If you have any other specific questions ask away. Good Luck! Last picture 120 gallon crystal clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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