So I have an aqua one reefsys 326.
I like the tank, and it's running nicely now, but I hate the sump layout. I've modded it already to run a roller mat, but it's still so impractical.
I've 2 options.
1. Drain the sump, remove the baffles, refit new baffles to my spec, and fill it back up again.
2. Get a new sump.
Problem is, option 1 requires me to drain, dry, and work on the sump with silicone which will take a day or more to cure. Option 2 could be done in an hour, but requires me to remove the central wodden support to swap out the sumps. Both options could be potentially catastrophic.
I'd rather replace the whole thing to be honest. I can really customise it then, but I don't know if taking out the brace is a good idea. If I can't remove that, what would you do to overcome the fact that it basically won't have a sump for a few days? It'd be such a mission to run all the hardware, doses, etc in the display for a few days. Hard to see any other options though.
I like the tank, and it's running nicely now, but I hate the sump layout. I've modded it already to run a roller mat, but it's still so impractical.
I've 2 options.
1. Drain the sump, remove the baffles, refit new baffles to my spec, and fill it back up again.
2. Get a new sump.
Problem is, option 1 requires me to drain, dry, and work on the sump with silicone which will take a day or more to cure. Option 2 could be done in an hour, but requires me to remove the central wodden support to swap out the sumps. Both options could be potentially catastrophic.
I'd rather replace the whole thing to be honest. I can really customise it then, but I don't know if taking out the brace is a good idea. If I can't remove that, what would you do to overcome the fact that it basically won't have a sump for a few days? It'd be such a mission to run all the hardware, doses, etc in the display for a few days. Hard to see any other options though.