Ideas for large sump

mccrtny · 03-22-2008, 10:15 PM

I am going to be up sizing to a 225 gallon tank. I need a larger sump. Any ideas on what container to use?

Tasher80 · 03-22-2008, 11:51 PM

Build it yourself using 3/8" acrylic. Here is mine for my 180 gallon. The sump is 48" long, 24" wide and 16" tall. I think it cost a little of $200 to build but I was able to do it the way I wanted.

Jnicho · 03-22-2008, 11:55 PM

I assume you will have a fish room? An old used tank is a pretty affordable way to do it...I have a 55 for a sump for my 125...It's actually a little tight with all the junk I have hooked up in it now....LOL!

monkeyreefer · 03-23-2008, 10:17 AM

i use 2 rubbermaids (55 and a 70) but i also have a fish room

bklynmet · 03-23-2008, 10:19 AM

if you're a DIYer, then Tony's suggestion is the best because you get to build it the way you want it - dimensions, zones/comparments, etc.

Buy someone's used sump... scour the boards, TRT, RC, MR, etc...

You can get a used glass tank and silicone baffles to it...

pay someone to build you one - most expensive route since I'm assuming you'll want at least 100g sump... look to pay at least $600 going this route...

use a rubbermaid stock tank (100g or larger) - not the best looking or functional w.r.t. baffling but definitely can get you more water volume... a new one can set you back at least $150 ...

grallster · 03-23-2008, 05:50 PM

I don't like rubbermaids because my heater melted through the side of mine (a regular rubbermaid--not the stock tank type).

Bender 2 · 03-23-2008, 08:08 PM

One of the local fish stores that has since gone out of business built mine for me. It is the size of a 50 breeder (36x18x18) and made from acrylic. I traded a bunch of xenia frags and $20. Maybe you can find a deal like that.

mccrtny · 03-23-2008, 09:45 PM

I found that Rubbermaid makes a 50 gallon trough for cattle that might work. I am more old school at this and run a trickle system and don't use all the various compartments in newer sumps.

bklynmet · 03-23-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mccrtny

I found that Rubbermaid makes a 50 gallon trough for cattle that might work. I am more old school at this and run a trickle system and don't use all the various compartments in newer sumps.

yep.. they also make a 100g that is deeper...

monkeyreefer · 03-24-2008, 03:59 AM

50/70/100 is what i have seen locally

BlueBadger · 03-26-2008, 12:20 PM

If you decide to build, I'll help out if I can. Acrylic tank/sump building is easier than it sounds.......

Tasher80 · 03-26-2008, 01:14 PM

Dan taught me how to do it and yes it is very easy. Dan when are you going to make it out here for some frags?