Below are some photos of a sump build I just completed. I started with a 40g Long and added the glass partitions myself. I've included some pics.
1) 40 Gal Long ($114).
2) Mechanical filtration and live rock chamber marked and ready for silicone. Glass baffles ($50).
3) Long view
4) Corner view.
5) Completed and installed.
6) Mechanical filtration and Live Rock
7) Protein skimmer chamber.
8) Refugium chamber... a work in progress.
9) Return Chamber: Heater, pH probe, ATO float
10) From the front.
11) Overall view.
As you can see, the sump didn't fit under the stand. The actual footprint of the space is enough. But I needed an extra 2 inches to maneuver it into place. As you can see, it is set up on wood blocks on the floor in front of the stand. No biggie; I'm building a new stand for a larger display tank, so, it will definitely fit in the new stand. I'll make sure of it.
1) 40 Gal Long ($114).
2) Mechanical filtration and live rock chamber marked and ready for silicone. Glass baffles ($50).
3) Long view
4) Corner view.
5) Completed and installed.
6) Mechanical filtration and Live Rock
7) Protein skimmer chamber.
8) Refugium chamber... a work in progress.
9) Return Chamber: Heater, pH probe, ATO float
10) From the front.
11) Overall view.
As you can see, the sump didn't fit under the stand. The actual footprint of the space is enough. But I needed an extra 2 inches to maneuver it into place. As you can see, it is set up on wood blocks on the floor in front of the stand. No biggie; I'm building a new stand for a larger display tank, so, it will definitely fit in the new stand. I'll make sure of it.