Aquarium sump

[sergifed91]

I'm wanting to do a diy sump
But running into problems. My first problem is the aquarium itself to be the sump. The dt is a marineland land 125 dual overflow. I wanted a 40 breeder since the 40 long has been discontinued. So I thought a 55 gallon from petco
Width and length perfect. Height well would only leave me 3 inches to get equipment out for cleaning. Not ideal at all. So at this point not sure where to go for the sump. I would really like to do a diy sump this time around. What other size tanks could I look at? I thought a 40 long marineland but not sure if they make them. Suggestions please. 20 and 10 g tanks r not ideal.

 

[shooter2377]

I just bought a 29 gallon tank for my 125. Same footprint as a 20 long, but 6 or 8 inches taller and got baffles from Fiji cube that are made for that size tank...

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

^ this.
U cant find a 40B anywhere locally?
D

 

[sergifed91]

^ this.
U cant find a 40B anywhere locally?
D

I can get 40 breeder from Petco. It just won't fit in my stand. I originally wanted a 40 long but its been discontinued.

 

[sergifed91]

I just bought a 29 gallon tank for my 125. Same footprint as a 20 long, but 6 or 8 inches taller and got baffles from Fiji cube that are made for that size tank...

I just was looking at other lfs in town
Pet supply inc and petsmart brands may have to go with one of those.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Ive never heard of a 40L. Huh.
Lol
D

 

[sergifed91]

Ive never heard of a 40L. Huh.
Lol
D

I know petsmart and pet supplies plus has different brands. Tetra and top finn aquariums. So I'm looking at those. Even though i never heard of them.

 

[sergifed91]

I just bought a 29 gallon tank for my 125. Same footprint as a 20 long, but 6 or 8 inches taller and got baffles from Fiji cube that are made for that size tank...

Can I see some pics of your sump?

 

[shooter2377]

Haven’t built it yet... waiting for glue for the acrylic hopefully this weekend I’ll have a chance to work on it

 

[sergifed91]

Haven’t built it yet... waiting for glue for the acrylic hopefully this weekend I’ll have a chance to work on it

im looking at a marineland aquarium. deminsions 36" x 13" x 16" 30 gallon. or a 29 g. 36" x 12" x 16"

 

[Screwgunner]

The sump that came with my 125 is only 30 gallon. That should work just fine.