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elekamit
11/21/2009, 06:13 AM
Hey guys!!!
I need a new sump!, the one that came with my tank isn't good for me, it's too small.
I need a sump in the measurments of 75x60 cm.
But!, bare in mind that I have an internal return pump and the new Deltec SC2060 internal!!!, so space is limited.
The skimmer's foot print is: 30x25cm.

Now you see why I need your help.
Any advice guys?

dragonetti
11/21/2009, 08:17 AM
If you have more room under your tank you could plum a second sump/whateveryouneed to the one you have.

elekamit
11/21/2009, 09:08 AM
Nah, I want just 1 sump.
And believe me with the one that came with the tank I can't do anything...

Poeticlydead
11/21/2009, 09:46 AM
I would recommend you check out Melevsreef (http://www.melevsreef.com/tanks.html) for ideas

elekamit
11/21/2009, 09:54 AM
Well, actually, I did :)
I looked at all of the sump, and otherwise from the fact that I think he is very talented with acrylic, I like this one the best:
http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/sumps/j/sump_model_j.html
But I don't see how I can do it with my conditions (small area, big skimmer).

Sump building is not really my area of expertise.

dragonetti
11/21/2009, 12:15 PM
Buy a used glass tank that meets your size restraints and add baffles. You can make the compartments however best suits your needs.