Sumps for large aquariums

[Recklessryan904]

There are a lot of places to purchase HDPE tanks. I have got mine from Amazon and plasticmart.com. The cone shape in the middle of the sump is my skimmer with the cup removed. Here is a picture of the same sump with the top on and a video that overviews my plumbing system. Let me know if you have any questions.

Where did you purchase this tank from , I need this for my 1000g build ?

 

[sbidny]

I'm going with the IceCap 48XL on my 300 gallon build. It's not perfect, but I think it's quite nice for the price.

The biggest issue I see is that the ATO reservoir is built in, which wastes space for me, since I am using Brute containers instead.

I plan to modify it in some way to turn that space into a usable part of the sump.

I also plan to use the larger skimmer compartment as my refugium, since I'm going with an external skimmer.

I'll let you know how it goes.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2579039

 

[AlexG]

Where did you purchase this tank from , I need this for my 1000g build ?

I normally shop for large HDPE tanks at plasticmart but sometimes amazon has some good deals on large HDPE tanks.

 

[jduong916]

I actually did the same. Chose this over Rubbermaid tubs so I could keep the ability to have separate sections and baffles.

Mine are at the same height and connected with a section of 2" pipe to equalize them.

how did you connect the two breeders

 

[ddrueckh]

Check out crystalreefaquatics.com. They have sumps up to 83 gallons 60x22x16. The Triton models have large refugiums. They are very nice sumps and they sponsor reef2reef.
@Crystal Reef Aquatics

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

how did you connect the two breeders

You can see the pipe in the bottom of the photo. Drilled a hole through the side wall in each return chamber (below water level) and just connected the two bulkheads with a section of pipe. I used flex pvc to allow a little wiggle room, you could also use a fernco connector for this purpose. Otherwise it will be hard to get things lined up perfectly and glued Ito place.

 

[jduong916]

You can see the pipe in the bottom of the photo. Drilled a hole through the side wall in each return chamber (below water level) and just connected the two bulkheads with a section of pipe. I used flex pvc to allow a little wiggle room, you could also use a fernco connector for this purpose. Otherwise it will be hard to get things lined up perfectly and glued Ito place.

How long has that held up for? Ever any leak issues? Seems if you ever got a little movement between the tanks you could spring a leak fairly easily.

 

[Jmblec2]

I used bulk heads and pvc. Been going strong for 2 years. No issues. You do it right should have no issues.

 

[StephenGlidden]

Crystal reef aquatics makes 2 big sumps for really good money!
I am using one of my 425 gallon build right now
I believe it’s an 80 gallon sump

 

[ca1ore]

Nothing seems quite so well suited to DIY than the sump. Next commercial sump I buy will be the first. My current one is an old Oceanic 150 baffled to my specific requirements.

 

[Crystal Reef Aquatics]

Check out crystalreefaquatics.com. They have sumps up to 83 gallons 60x22x16. The Triton models have large refugiums. They are very nice sumps and they sponsor reef2reef.
@Crystal Reef Aquatics

Thanks for the shout out! All our products are built with Love in the USA! We are also releasing both a Triton and Stealth XL sump that are 72x22x18. They should be live any day now.

 

[CoreyWakefield123]

Thanks for the shout out! All our products are built with Love in the USA! We are also releasing both a Triton and Stealth XL sump that are 72x22x18. They should be live any day now.

@Crystal Reef Aquatics Your sumps are incredible! Way better than the other trigger sumps I was looking at, flawless attention to detail. Im starting a 265 build and based on how much water loss during a power outage I calculated between 8 and 17 extra gallons that need to go somewhere. I was looking at the stealth 44 or 60 and the price on the 44 is much more appealing. I'm trying to save money wherever I can because my wife already wants to murder me and the less I spend on these essentials the faster I can get the tank up and running. I'm trying to be patient and do it right but its hard. If my math is right both should hold the excess water. Would the 44 be sufficient in your opinion? The tank is 84" x 24" x 30" tall. Thanks!

 

[Crystal Reef Aquatics]

@Crystal Reef Aquatics Your sumps are incredible! Way better than the other trigger sumps I was looking at, flawless attention to detail. Im starting a 265 build and based on how much water loss during a power outage I calculated between 8 and 17 extra gallons that need to go somewhere. I was looking at the stealth 44 or 60 and the price on the 44 is much more appealing. I'm trying to save money wherever I can because my wife already wants to murder me and the less I spend on these essentials the faster I can get the tank up and running. I'm trying to be patient and do it right but its hard. If my math is right both should hold the excess water. Would the 44 be sufficient in your opinion? The tank is 84" x 24" x 30" tall. Thanks!

Thank you for the kind words! The 44 is a great choice if it fits all of the equipment that youd like. You shouldn't have an issue if it's a max of 17g. The TRS will have less space for excess water than the SRS due to the high level and size of the refugium. If you can swing it, the 60 is a better fit for a tank that size system. I totally understand the need to keep the wife happy. Feel free to contact me directly to chat in further detail.

 

[Karliefish]

Here is my filtration system.

Aquarium 215x65x90 850
* sump 140x50x50. 200L
* Frag tank 200L
* Lights ati hybrid 8x80watt 4x75watt led
* Skimmer bubbleking Supermarine 250 met rd3speedy
* Calcium reactor dastaco 4 xtrema 2
* Pump royal exclusive speedy rd3 18000L
* Doser kore 5th
* Computer apex
* Flow 3xwav pump
* ozon c200 uv 36w
* Korallenzucht automatic L zeovitfilter.
* powerfilter tunze
* Cheato filter

Greetings wesley

What an awesome sump - where do you buy it? This is exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks

THAT is a beautiful system!!

 

[Sdot]

My sump for my 240 gallon.

 

[RobB'z Reef]

Yes, the Ice Cap 48XL is the only sump I have found I like for the $. I wish it was a little bigger.

Bashea makes one up to 60" in length I think.

 

[W.vreeswijk]

What an awesome sump - where do you buy it? This is exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks

This was a glass sump with some dibond fixed on the front.

now i have this sump.

 

[garyfri]

My sump for my 240 gallon.

Where did you get this. Really nice? Thank you.

 

[Sdot]

Where did you get this. Really nice? Thank you.

Hey thanks...this is was done by Advanced Acrylics.

 

[*HOVA*]

I'm going with the IceCap 48XL on my 300 gallon build. It's not perfect, but I think it's quite nice for the price.

The biggest issue I see is that the ATO reservoir is built in, which wastes space for me, since I am using Brute containers instead.

I plan to modify it in some way to turn that space into a usable part of the sump.

I also plan to use the larger skimmer compartment as my refugium, since I'm going with an external skimmer.

I'll let you know how it goes.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2579039

I know this is old but did you ever modify this sump? I’m thinking of getting one and doing the same.