DIY Fuge, need some custom work or ideas

[Hydrored]

Hi, reefers,

I'm wanting to run a fuge again but I do not want to deal with the mess, macro getting into the pumps, etc. I looked online for an available option like using a Bashea ATO in my last sump chamber but they are all too large.

I came across a video from @Coral Euphoria (amazing youtuber) and his bucket idea is perfect, and I already have a Kessil A160 fuge light. I just can't get over putting a bucket in my sump. I would like to use the same idea just made to look nice and to a custom size, I'll feed it off of my manifold or just use a mighty jet in the sump. Can any of you make something like this that has a hole for the Kessil, cutouts for uniseals, and a decent lid in black?

I have a turbo scrubber but I don't care for its placement on top of the sump plus all of the plumbing, pulling screen, etc. @Coral Euphoria is spot on with his assessment

 

[xxkenny90xx]

Bump

Cool idea, I have seen similar contraptions using tupperware and some baskets. Very creative!

 

[Hydrored]

Bump

 

[fade2black]

Do you already have the bucket or are you looking for someone to get a black bucket/lid and pre-drill everything for you?

 

[Hydrored]

Do you already have the bucket or are you looking for someone to get a black bucket/lid and pre-drill everything for you?

wanting something custom made out of acrylic that is black in color with drilled holes. I will have to figure out how to glue some up if anything

 

[fade2black]

Ah, ok. What dimensions are you looking to make this?

 

[Hydrored]

I can measure it up tomorrow, was gauging interest to make one. I would think there has to be others out there that hate the mess

 

[Hydrored]

Ah, ok. What dimensions are you looking to make this?

10x8x13 with 2 holes for 3/4 uniseals on the length side, removable lid for the top with a hole in the center for a kessil a160. Total filled volume should be a hair over 4 gallons or 4.5 total volume