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Advice? sump help

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by violet21chewy, Oct 13, 2015.

  1. Oct 13, 2015 #1
    violet21chewy Des Moines area

    violet21chewy Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Thinking about getting a 65. Can anyone local help me build a sump? I have no idea how to do it. The stand is standard 36" long.

    would a 20 long work? or should it be bigger? just need a section for skimmer, someplace to attach a filter bag and a section for the return pump. adding baffles just baffles me. I don't really care if there is a section for refugium but it would be nice if there was space.

    whoever helps will be fed Korean BBQ :)
     
  2. Oct 13, 2015 #2
    cameron lake Des Moines, IA

    cameron lake Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    where do you live like location i can help
     
  3. Oct 13, 2015 #3
    Fence13 Des Moines

    Fence13 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I use a 29g behind my 65 (i actually use it to grow a mangrove since it's not in the stand) but if you want a sump built you could talk to Bud for something fancy. Or were you wanting DIY?
     
  4. Oct 13, 2015 #4
    Drewster Cedar Rapids

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    As seen on another thread, Petco is having their doller per gallon sale on glass tanks up to 55 gallons. Sale runs to Nov 7 so if you're thinking DIY I would recommend going to pick a tank up ;)

    As for what size tank/sump, measure the inside dimensions of your stand and then see what the largest tank you can get to fit. That's atleast a start for you.
     
  5. Oct 13, 2015 #5
    violet21chewy Des Moines area

    violet21chewy Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Thanks for all the responses. I would need room for makeup water in the stand.
    Chris, you have yours behind the tank?
     
  6. Oct 13, 2015 #6
    Fence13 Des Moines

    Fence13 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Correct. I wanted the 29 as the sump and it wouldn't fit in the stand.
     
  7. Oct 13, 2015 #7
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    When you're free some time, feel free to stop by if you want to see the setup. It's simple but i like it.
     
  8. Oct 13, 2015 #8
    Roman Cedar Rapids, IA

    Roman Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I would use a 20 long. 29 gallon tanks are to tall to service. 30 longs are even better but you need more than 36 inches to use underneath
     
  9. Oct 13, 2015 #9
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    I run a 20 long under my 40 breeder. Figure out where you want baffles measure and call glass shop. They can get you some baffles for you.
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    Or maybe contact Bud. He could do some acrylic ones or know where to find them.
     
  10. Oct 13, 2015 #10
    MadManMadrid Iowa City

    MadManMadrid Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Agreed i use a 20 long for my 40 breeder. Amd it has three chambers
     
  11. Oct 14, 2015 #11
    violet21chewy Des Moines area

    violet21chewy Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    so a got a really good deal on an acrylic sump from the guy I am getting my tank from. woohoo! no DIY!
     

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