Sump change thoughts?

[Andresnyc93]

Hey everyone I’ve been kicking around with the idea to change my sump mainly because my current one is very compact and would like a bigger one to fit more reactors and also preferred to have a refugium.
Only thing is I’m very tight on space because I had my stand custom made and my tank is an 85 gallon hexagon shaped aquarium.
Here’s the one I have now:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/crystal-cube-18-trigger-systems.html
I’ve attached a picture for reference on stand space.

Here’s the ones I’ve been looking at to change to:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/fiji-20-advanced-reef-sump-2nd-gen-fiji-cube.html
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sapphire-cube-sump-20-trigger-systems.html
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/af-100-alpha-fuge-sump-4th-gen-eshopps.html

 

[blaxsun]

I guess the first question to ask is if the three sumps you're looking at will fit in your cabinet.

 

[Andresnyc93]

I guess the first question to ask is if the three sumps you're looking at will fit in your cabinet.

Both of the 20 will fit just enough, the AF100 I would have to turn it and fit in the return area towards the back of the stand and drain towards the front

 

[blaxsun]

I'd nix the AF100 and decide between the remaining two which has the most features you're after.

 

[Andresnyc93]

I'd nix the AF100 and decide between the remaining two which has the most features you're after.

Between those two which would you go with?

 

[blaxsun]

Between the two I'd go with the Fiji-20 sump. It's got two overflow drains, two holders for socks (which I'm assuming could also be used with a fleece roller), heater and dosing brackets and space for a good sized protein skimmer. And it's $50 less. But that's just my take.

 

[Andresnyc93]

Between the two I'd go with the Fiji-20 sump. It's got two overflow drains, two holders for socks (which I'm assuming could also be used with a fleece roller), heater and dosing brackets and space for a good sized protein skimmer. And it's $50 less. But that's just my take.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Ive had Trigger and well built with nice chambers. Just switched to Bashsea and superb Contruction and compartments.
Trigger comes in various sizes as does Skimz series.

 

[Andresnyc93]

Ive had Trigger and well built with nice chambers. Just switched to Bashsea and superb Contruction and compartments.
Trigger comes in various sizes as does Skimz series.

I keep hearing about bashsea and wondered if they’re any good for that price. The only reason I considered trigger as well is because I have their acrylic ATO reservoir on that same color as their sump so I figured I’d match them up.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I keep hearing about bashsea and wondered if they’re any good for that price. The only reason I considered trigger as well is because I have their acrylic ATO reservoir on that same color as their sump so I figured I’d match them up.

Makes sense to match them up
Bashea may be the best sump I’ve owned. Got tired of drooling over them at shows

 

[oldmonk]

Hey everyone I’ve been kicking around with the idea to change my sump mainly because my current one is very compact and would like a bigger one to fit more reactors and also preferred to have a refugium.
Only thing is I’m very tight on space because I had my stand custom made and my tank is an 85 gallon hexagon shaped aquarium.
Here’s the one I have now:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/crystal-cube-18-trigger-systems.html
I’ve attached a picture for reference on stand space.

Here’s the ones I’ve been looking at to change to:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/fiji-20-advanced-reef-sump-2nd-gen-fiji-cube.html
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sapphire-cube-sump-20-trigger-systems.html
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/af-100-alpha-fuge-sump-4th-gen-eshopps.html

Rather than going in for a readymade one, why not get one custom made? Can plan for each equipment you plan to use.

Many good options and manufacturers.

My view though.

Thanks