Alternatives?

[N2deep2025]

I am planning to do one of the following, #1 Purchase the Bashsea ss60 sump, which is OVER $1000.00. #2 Purchase a 60 gallon tank and diy my own sump. #3 is having me scratch my head. Can I instead of using one single sump, use two smaller sumps? Maybe have a 30L or 40b at each end? The tank is 240 gallons, 8’x2’x2’ and I am building the stand myself. The tank is NOT drilled, so I have to use an aftermarket overflow box. Originally I was looking at the 48”models however from the general consensus, that size is inadequate for water volume.

 

[Js.Aqua.Project]

I also have a 8'x2'x2' 240 gal, I have a large old-school acrylic sump under it.

I do not recommend two separate sumps at all as you will be constantly fighting to keep the water levels balanced.

Installing your own baffles in a 60 would be a good budget friendly option, and would be the one I would choose from what you listed.

I am more likely to shop an IceCap or Eshopps premade sump, while the Bashsea and GeosReef sumps are superior it is really hard to come off that money for me.

 

[Paul B]

I voted for scratching my head. My tank is very old and I never used a sump. :anguished-face:

 

[N2deep2025]

I also have a 8'x2'x2' 240 gal, I have a large old-school acrylic sump under it.

I do not recommend two separate sumps at all as you will be constantly fighting to keep the water levels balanced.

Installing your own baffles in a 60 would be a good budget friendly option, and would be the one I would choose from what you listed.

I am more likely to shop an IceCap or Eshopps premade sump, while the Bashsea and GeosReef sumps are superior it is really hard to come off that money for me.

Never heard of Icecap but I have now! Thanks. And NO, I don’t have money to burn, LOL