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JaySchulz
02/05/2016, 08:01 PM
Wanting opinions on a company that will make a basic 4 section (filter socks, protein skimmer, fuge, return) sump/Refugium.

My tank will be 76"L x 48" W x 24" T (375 gallons). I'm thinking I want a minimum of a 100 gallons of water volume in sump. I can't find any companies that make pre fab sumps that big except for Royal Exclusiv but I can't justify spending that much on a sump. Plus I can't find any of their prefabs that have a dedicated fuge.

I was looking at the Trigger Emerald 39 but I think that is too small.

Looking to keep sump budget at roughly $1,000. What do you guys think.

EvenFurther
02/05/2016, 08:11 PM
Have you considered BAO, (building an obsession) located in Houston? Might be worth checking into. You'd save a ton without shipping cost.

JaySchulz
02/05/2016, 08:24 PM
Have you considered BAO, (building an obsession) located in Houston? Might be worth checking into. You'd save a ton without shipping cost.

Haha I was just on their website taking a look.

vhuang168
02/05/2016, 08:26 PM
Trigger makes a Tideline 48". Or look at Advanced Acrylics. He has a lot of different sump designs and can make you a custom. Or Synergy Reef.

EvenFurther
02/05/2016, 08:34 PM
Haha I was just on their website taking a look.

Their FB page has a few pics of custom sumps too. That guy is crazy skilled.

scubadan206
02/06/2016, 10:34 PM
I built mine out of plywood. Can't get more custom than building your own tank.