IM Sump and Replacement

[Frigideus]

So I bought the EXT 100 and as I pulled everything out of the crates, I realized this sump is huge.

Would it be worth replacing? If so, what size sump would be sufficient? I was looking at buying something from Bashsea, maybe this one? Or perhaps one size up from this one.

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For anyone who kept the sump that came with their IM aquariums, how do you make it work/find the space for everything?

 

[jaycethebird]

I never replaced the sump that came with my waterbox reef 180.5, but i did modify it so i could put a reefmat in it from Red Sea. I kept it in the cabinet under the tank, but I am not familiar with your tank so I cant give any recommendations sadly.

 

[B&CinB.C.]

I'm not sure if they would do this but have you thought about asking IM if they would exchange the sump for a smaller one . I have an EXT75 that came with a shelf for the stand and I used that for my power bar and all the power blocks .

 

[Frigideus]

I'm not sure if they would do this but have you thought about asking IM if they would exchange the sump for a smaller one . I have an EXT75 that came with a shelf for the stand and I used that for my power bar and all the power blocks .

Do you have any photos? Is exchanging sumps something they do? I don't know how feasible it'd be given how oversized the item is to ship. Mostly concerned about space for an ATO and media reactors