Glass Sump

Reef Geek · 11-21-2003, 09:10 PM

I figured I would put up a pic of the sump I did last week.
It came to gether really well. Its a 10 gallon. Total cost was about 30 bucks.

fidojoe · 11-21-2003, 09:14 PM

Thats cool, good job! What kind of skimmer are you using? I'm thinking about setting up something similar for my 50. What size tank is that on?

Reef Geek · 11-21-2003, 09:15 PM

Its on a 29, the skimmer is a prizm.
I am thinking about making my own skimmer just cause I want to, maybe sometime in February when I have time again.

Pro_builder · 11-21-2003, 10:44 PM

you did a good job. Keep up the good work!!!!

grayFish · 11-22-2003, 12:55 AM

good job! I'm new to the hobby, I was trying to convert my 100 gallon FW into reef tank. I didn't know it's going to take this much work and a whole bunch of new equipment. I just found out that my wet/dry filter is not good for reef. Keep in mind that I'm new to the hobby and I don't really know anything about it yet. So far the equipments I have is prizm skimmer (like the pic above), retro light (2x 250 MH and 2x 48" VHO) from cool touch, 500 watt titanium heater and a couple of pumps and I think I would need to make a sump, if so what size. Please help!

grayFish · 11-22-2003, 01:00 AM

And BTW I'm getting my tank drill for inside overflow. Is that a good idea?

Dennis7 · 11-22-2003, 02:25 AM

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Originally posted by grayFish
And BTW I'm getting my tank drill for inside overflow. Is that a good idea?

I think that's a great idea. Should have to worry about hang on overflow failing. I just picked up my 120gal to replace my 90 gal and had 7 holes drilled in it.
I will be drilling my 90 after I get done setting up the 120, for FO tank. In my Opinion I believe that is the only way to go if you can.

Reef Geek · 11-22-2003, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by Pro_builder
you did a good job. Keep up the good work!!!!

Blessings from on the DIY GOD himself!!!

Pro_builder · 11-22-2003, 08:05 PM

Well I wouldn't call me the DIY god, but I have done a few projects to keep tings cheaper.

Scooterman · 11-22-2003, 08:27 PM

The more I learn about having a reef, the more I realize DIY is more to it than it looks but having help from people like above is a big plus. I find that more of my set-up at first I thought I would have to buy and pay millions but now I know almost everything I'd rather build myself, if you want it right LOL!
It its so true after getting all the help for guys like Pro and others, and aactually doing it and saying man I was stupid paying so much for stuff I don't need or want.

Great job, that sump design is almost the exact same as mine, simple but very effective. Mine is 30g BTW

cobraman · 11-22-2003, 10:32 PM

That looks good. I am using a temporary setup in a plastic tub right now since my 30 gallon tank that I was using for a sump cracked a few weeks back. I am still waiting to come across another steal in the recycler for another one.

My last silicone job was not nearly as pretty as yours though.

Thank goodness it was hidden under the stand. You gave me some ideas for when I put together another semi professional sump again though.

BTW hello to another Fellow OC reefer.

wooddood · 11-23-2003, 05:15 AM

congrats nice job.

Craig Manoukian · 11-23-2003, 06:14 AM

Will use your ideas on my new 29 gallon sump/refugium!

jks1 · 11-23-2003, 07:53 AM

great job it looks great, now maybe i will reconsider buying a custom sump

Scooterman · 11-24-2003, 09:23 AM

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Originally posted by cobraman
That looks good. I am using a temporary setup in a plastic tub right now since my 30 gallon tank that I was using for a sump cracked a few weeks back. I am still waiting to come across another steal in the recycler for another one.

My last silicone job was not nearly as pretty as yours though. Thank goodness it was hidden under the stand. You gave me some ideas for when I put together another semi professional sump again though.
.

Just wondering how It cracked?
That info. may be good to know.

11-21-2003, 09:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thats cool, good job! What kind of skimmer are you using? I'm thinking about setting up something similar for my 50. What size tank is that on? __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

11-21-2003, 09:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Reef Geek Reefus Geekus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 325 View Gallery Karma Komment	Its on a 29, the skimmer is a prizm. I am thinking about making my own skimmer just cause I want to, maybe sometime in February when I have time again. __________________ Justin Stealth Reefer

11-21-2003, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	you did a good job. Keep up the good work!!!! __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

11-22-2003, 08:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	Well I wouldn't call me the DIY god, but I have done a few projects to keep tings cheaper. __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

11-22-2003, 08:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,179 View Gallery Karma Komment	The more I learn about having a reef, the more I realize DIY is more to it than it looks but having help from people like above is a big plus. I find that more of my set-up at first I thought I would have to buy and pay millions but now I know almost everything I'd rather build myself, if you want it right LOL! It its so true after getting all the help for guys like Pro and others, and aactually doing it and saying man I was stupid paying so much for stuff I don't need or want. Great job, that sump design is almost the exact same as mine, simple but very effective. Mine is 30g BTW __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

11-22-2003, 12:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
grayFish Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: mo val, ca Posts: 14 View Gallery Karma Komment	good job! I'm new to the hobby, I was trying to convert my 100 gallon FW into reef tank. I didn't know it's going to take this much work and a whole bunch of new equipment. I just found out that my wet/dry filter is not good for reef. Keep in mind that I'm new to the hobby and I don't really know anything about it yet. So far the equipments I have is prizm skimmer (like the pic above), retro light (2x 250 MH and 2x 48" VHO) from cool touch, 500 watt titanium heater and a couple of pumps and I think I would need to make a sump, if so what size. Please help!

11-22-2003, 01:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
grayFish Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: mo val, ca Posts: 14 View Gallery Karma Komment	And BTW I'm getting my tank drill for inside overflow. Is that a good idea?

11-22-2003, 10:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
cobraman Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orange Co, CA Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	That looks good. I am using a temporary setup in a plastic tub right now since my 30 gallon tank that I was using for a sump cracked a few weeks back. I am still waiting to come across another steal in the recycler for another one. My last silicone job was not nearly as pretty as yours though. Thank goodness it was hidden under the stand. You gave me some ideas for when I put together another semi professional sump again though. BTW hello to another Fellow OC reefer.

11-23-2003, 05:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	congrats nice job. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

11-23-2003, 06:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,732 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Will use your ideas on my new 29 gallon sump/refugium! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-23-2003, 07:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
jks1 Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 876 View Gallery Karma Komment	great job it looks great, now maybe i will reconsider buying a custom sump __________________ John Tank: 29g glass Pumps: Mag5.0 return - (3) rio 100 PHs Lighting: (1) 150w XM 10K/(2) 30W actinics Equipment: Aqua C Urchin skimmer- CPR Fuge, Titanium Heater -Red Sea wavemaster Pro Tank: 210g 1/2" Acrylic, dual overflows, 75g glass sump w/ 20g fuge. Pumps: Mag24 return - (2) MAG24s running 2 closed loop systems. Lighting: (3) 400w XM 10K/(2) Custom Sealife 96w PC - 25w dimmable incandescent Moonlight Equipment: Aqua C EV180 skimmer - CR500 calc reactor - Titanium Heater - AquaLogic single Stage Temp Controller - Aquanetics 1/5Hp Chiller - Neptune sys aquacontroller

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