DIY Nano sump

[mww00ds]

So I'm thinking of building my own sump, but have some questions. One is how small would be too small. I'd be installing this on a 30 gal bow front tank, but my under cabinet space is only about 9"x14". I can't find any premade ones that fit those dimensions, hence why I'm looking to build my own. Good thing is I work for a local glass shop and we throw away glass all the time. I hoping to build a sump with enough room for a skimmer, some room for extra live rock/ mechanical filtration and hopefully still have room for a small refuge. So if anyone has any thoughts on layout and "do-ablity" I'd very much appreciate the help.

 

[gsepanik]

How much height do you have?

 

[mww00ds]

How much height do you have?

Roughly 24 inches

 

[william Lutman]

Build it deep

 

[Fish_Fry]

That should give you enough room. There are tons of plans online.

My suggestion is to design it with your equipment in mind. For example, make sure a compartment in which the water level doesn't vary is deep enough for a heater. Make sure the return chamber is big enough for the return pump you want to use.
Good luck & post pics when your done.