IceCap sump quality

[shoelaceike]

They have a sump that would work perfect for me and even has an ATO resevoir....any issues with quality

 

[Peace River]

I have a Reef Octopus sump that is very similar (same layout) and I really like it. Which size are you looking at?

 

[theMeat]

Never heard or saw any ice cap sump quality issues. Seem real nice to me

 

[shoelaceike]

Thanks. I just ordered the 36. Shame I didn't get it BF time.

 

[Peace River]

Great! That is the same size that I have!

 

[shoelaceike]

I have a Reef Octopus sump that is very similar (same layout) and I really like it. Which size are you looking at?

Hey, I just got my sump today. Looks nice but the bulkheads are 1.5 inches....is yours the same? I thought I would be 1 inch....

 

[Peace River]

Good question! Let me check...brb.

 

[Peace River]

Although the layout of the Reef Octopus and IceCap sumps are close, when I just took a closer look online there are some differences. The Reef Octopus OCTO OS36-A sump has (2) 1" drain bulk heads and (2) 4" filter socks, whereas (according to the CoralVue website) the IceCap RS-36 sump has (2) 1.5" drain bulkheads and (1) 7" sock. I did confirm the 1" measurement on my OCTO sump.

 

[shoelaceike]

You think I could just use a reducer?

 

[Peace River]

You think I could just use a reducer?

Because you are going from small to large and it isn't a pressurized joint I don't see an issue.

 

[shoelaceike]

Because you are going from small to large and it isn't a pressurized joint I don't see an issue.

Ya let's hope...I might have ordered too big a sump lol....tank is only 100 gallons

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Ya let's hope...I might have ordered too big a sump lol....tank is only 100 gallons

Nah. More water is always better.

Also, I have an Icecap 36 and just used 1.5 to 1 slip reducers. I did glue mine, but it may not be needed. I also installed unions right at the reducers. Makes for easy removal, if needed.

These guys.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlot...h-40-Reducer-Bushing-PVC021071150HD/203811539

 

[Peace River]

Ya let's hope...I might have ordered too big a sump lol....tank is only 100 gallons

Sure you could have got by with a smaller sump but I think you'll appreciate the extra space when you want to start adding reactors, etc. :) Besides the additional water volume means more tank stability, right?!?

 

[shoelaceike]

Nah. More water is always better.

Also, I have an Icecap 36 and just used 1.5 to 1 slip reducers. I did glue mine, but it may not be needed. I also installed unions right at the reducers. Makes for easy removal, if needed.

These guys.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlot...h-40-Reducer-Bushing-PVC021071150HD/203811539

I was just at home depot and they claimed they had these but I couldn't find it! I'll try lowes...ya more room is better but I now realize that this will take up 36 of the 42 available inches....at least it has the ato reservoir in there

 

[shoelaceike]

Sure you could have got by with a smaller sump but I think you'll appreciate the extra space when you want to start adding reactors, etc. :) Besides the additional water volume means more tank stability, right?!?

Ya your probably right....did you put any foam or anything under the sump?

 

[Peace River]

Ya your probably right....did you put any foam or anything under the sump?

I didn't, but IMO it is a reasonable idea. I have thought about adding a layer of thin rubber mat the next time I remove it (I try to do a deep clean once a year).