Sump or no Sump

ASH · 04-25-2008, 05:52 PM

I'm giving in and buying a new tank. The brace broke on our 55gal and we tried to glue it but it didn't hold AT ALL. So we decided to get a new tank. I do not have a sump just a canister filter. I don't know much about sumps but I do know a sump is better than my filter.

I want this tank next week but can't afford a sump yet. I do eventually (this summer) want to get a sump. and DIY make me nervous. I'd rather have a profesisonal do it and do it RIGHT. Can I buy a drilled tank now and plug up the holes and be able to get the sump without having to buy another new tank.

boozeman · 04-25-2008, 07:32 PM

try combing the for sale forums for a used sump

vdituri · 04-25-2008, 07:52 PM

And yes, you can buy a pre-drilled tank and plug the holes until you get a sump.
Just make sure they are plugged using plumbing fixtures and not just a big cork.

ASH · 04-25-2008, 10:45 PM

Sounds good....any other suggestions?

AQTCJAK · 04-25-2008, 11:35 PM

Blondie go with a sump then get the terminator II as apossed to the typhoon I have those in stock

04-25-2008, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 715 View Gallery Karma Komment	Sump or no Sump I'm giving in and buying a new tank. The brace broke on our 55gal and we tried to glue it but it didn't hold AT ALL. So we decided to get a new tank. I do not have a sump just a canister filter. I don't know much about sumps but I do know a sump is better than my filter. I want this tank next week but can't afford a sump yet. I do eventually (this summer) want to get a sump. and DIY make me nervous. I'd rather have a profesisonal do it and do it RIGHT. Can I buy a drilled tank now and plug up the holes and be able to get the sump without having to buy another new tank. __________________ Have a look at our "work in progress" http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...5gal-gift.html

04-25-2008, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Sump or no Sump try combing the for sale forums for a used sump __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

04-25-2008, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,641 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Sump or no Sump And yes, you can buy a pre-drilled tank and plug the holes until you get a sump. Just make sure they are plugged using plumbing fixtures and not just a big cork. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

04-25-2008, 10:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 715 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Sump or no Sump Sounds good....any other suggestions? __________________ Have a look at our "work in progress" http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...5gal-gift.html

04-25-2008, 11:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Sump or no Sump Blondie go with a sump then get the terminator II as apossed to the typhoon I have those in stock __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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