I was going to use a sump under my new reef tank but when it got here I only have 9 1/2 inches to work with what should I do now?

[Jeremy Lain]

Hello,

I got a new reef tank and when it got here I measured and I only have 9 1/2 inches in the stand.

I can use a canister filter under there, but what can I do for the skimmer, I don't want it to hang on the back of the tank.

Suggestions?

 

[andrewkw]

I suggest you get a new stand for your tank. One that is taller and suits your needs.

 

[Nanoreefer4ever]

Canister is a no no in reef tank. Get a proper stand or DIY one so u can fit a sump in there with all the equipment

 

[Dine]

Get a taller stand. You’re not going to like the viewing height of that kind of tank anyway. Trust us. Get what you’re happy with now while you can pick the tank up, even if it means waiting longer then you want to fill it.

 

[raketemensch]

There are threads here with very simple plans for building your own stand, apparently they’re very popular, and cheap.