Ran into a problem

mikegrim34 · Mar 25, 2024

Well I ran into a problem. The sump that came with my setup I cracked the glass to where it came into the silicon. Long story short I got another sump but it’s 4inches longer than my stand what can I do?

lmfbs · Mar 25, 2024

Get another sump that fits? Build a new stand? Don't have a sump?

mikegrim34 · Mar 25, 2024

lmfbs said:
Get another sump that fits? Build a new stand? Don't have a sump?

Wish I could build a new stand it came with the tank. I have the sump I cracked the glass still but I just got another one from my local lfs place and it’s better just 4inches longer could I add something as tall as bottom of stand so it covers those 4 inches and be ok

SudzFD · Mar 25, 2024

What can be done? Measure first?

I think you don’t have much choice here. Probably have to return it and get a smaller one.

Altering the sump so dramatically is a very bad idea. It could fail or leak.

Altering the stand is also a bad idea as it can compromise the integrity.

VintageReefer · Mar 25, 2024

You most likely can’t alter the stand so the sump fits, you would need to cut out a huge section

What is the biggest size sump can you fit?

mikegrim34 · Mar 25, 2024

VintageReefer said:
You most likely can’t alter the stand so the sump fits, you would need to cut out a huge section

What is the biggest size sump can you fit?

The only thing I was going to do was add something to where the tank hangs off so it’s same height I wouldn’t do any cutting. The biggest I can go is like 24in long and 24in wide

SudzFD · Mar 25, 2024

mikegrim34 said:
The only thing I was going to do was add something to where the tank hangs off so it’s same height I wouldn’t do any cutting. The biggest I can go is like 24in long and 24in wide

Oh, is your stand open in the sides? That changed things maybe. If you are ok with it sticking out I think it would be fine to add a platform to support the extra 4”. Just make sure whatever you build is the exact same height and level so no strange forces impact your sump.

VintageReefer · Mar 25, 2024

I have a spare acrylic sump, brand new
overall size is 24"(L) x 12"(W) x 15.7"(H)

VintageReefer · Mar 25, 2024

I didn’t realize the stand is open ended. Yes you could build a platform to support it and then cover it somehow

mikegrim34 · Mar 25, 2024

SudzFD said:
Oh, is your stand open in the sides? That changed things maybe. If you are ok with it sticking out I think it would be fine to add a platform to support the extra 4”. Just make sure whatever you build is the exact same height and level so no strange forces impact your sump.

Yeah it’s all open right now was going to make removable doors around the front and sides so kids don’t get into it and leave the back open

VintageReefer · Mar 25, 2024

Just offering…100$ plus sh
Brand new sump/refugium, never used. Sock holder is removable
Acrylic, much more durable than glass
24"(L) x 12"(W) x 15.7"(H)
Made by Seapora, formerly Deep Blue

mikegrim34 · Mar 25, 2024

VintageReefer said:
Just offering…100$ plus sh
Brand new sump/refugium, never used. Sock holder is removable
Acrylic, much more durable than glass
24"(L) x 12"(W) x 15.7"(H)
Made by Seapora, formerly Deep Blue

I have 2 drains for my tank

VintageReefer · Mar 25, 2024

Disregard

I’m in no rush to sell this thing, I offer it when I see people in need hoping to help someone out

mikegrim34 · Mar 25, 2024

VintageReefer said:
Disregard I’m in no rush to sell this thing, I offer it when I see people in need hoping to help someone out

I really appreciate it trust me if I didn’t have to drains for my tank I would it’s definitely a custom tank I also have 2 returns

gbroadbridge · Mar 25, 2024

mikegrim34 said:
Well I ran into a problem. The sump that came with my setup I cracked the glass to where it came into the silicon. Long story short I got another sump but it’s 4inches longer than my stand what can I do?

Send it back and get the correct size.

Measure twice and order once.

mikegrim34 · Mar 25, 2024

gbroadbridge said:
Send it back and get the correct size.

Measure twice and order once.

Yeah I didn’t order it unfortunately got it from my local lfs which they are really cool guys even gave me a aquamaxx cone s2 for my sump I mean the original sump doesn’t leak but can’t trust it since the crack went into the silicon of it