looking for a container for a sump for a 215

dalilgriffith · 04/14/2009, 07:38 AM

I am either looking for a club donation/cheap deal or a commercial product that i could purchase realively cheap.

I am computer oriented and knowledgeable so I could barter with that

NCNBilly · 04/14/2009, 09:10 AM

You'll want somewhere around a 55G sump or bigger to handle the overflow.

The only 'cheap' commercial products I'd use would be Brute trashcans or rubbermaid stock tanks for that kind of volume.

trippkid · 04/14/2009, 09:19 AM

+1 on what Bill said, Rubbermaid stock tank is probably the cheapest, I don't know if it will fit in your stand though. I would use at least a 75 gallon, a 90 would be even better for a sump if using a glass tank, IMO. You may be able to find a used one or the sale is this week, you may be able to get a deal on a new 90gallon. I have seen some people use other plastic containers, but sometimes there can be issues of the plastic leaching chemicals and nutrients back into the water if you use something less than food grade types. Good luck.
Matt

saltbox125 · 04/14/2009, 10:59 AM

Get a 75 gal tank. it on sale at TFP anniversary sale $1 per gal. sale.
Then built your own sump.

http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html

trippkid · 04/14/2009, 11:28 AM

Originally I was thinking maximum volume for the sump, but as Saltbox suggested and that I think about it, a 75 would be a better fit. A 90 may be too tall inside the stand to effectively access the sump for cleaning and maintenance, you probably couldn't take the skimmer out to clean it or it would be a major hassle possibly. Good luck.
Matt

chriscobb · 04/14/2009, 03:24 PM

How much rooom do you have under your stand?

chriscobb · 04/14/2009, 03:39 PM

Dalilgriffith I have a tank just sitting around I'm using to hold my rock which I need to transfer over and start cooking you might be able to use....the tank dimensions are 60"Lx24"Hx18"W. Let me know

dalilgriffith · 04/14/2009, 04:13 PM

it would definitely fit under the tank in the stand but im not sure i could physically put it under there.
the wood would limit.

chriscobb · 04/15/2009, 04:39 AM

Did you build the stand yourself or store bought? Is the back open on the stand? How is the top constructed??? Open or closed?

04/14/2009, 07:38 AM	#1
dalilgriffith Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lancaster Posts: 809	looking for a container for a sump for a 215 I am either looking for a club donation/cheap deal or a commercial product that i could purchase realively cheap. I am computer oriented and knowledgeable so I could barter with that __________________ "Perfect is not a water parameter, never was, never will be." -Anonmyous- Current Tank Info: 29 gallon tank - divided with two pairs of clownfish

04/14/2009, 04:13 PM	#8
dalilgriffith Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lancaster Posts: 809	it would definitely fit under the tank in the stand but im not sure i could physically put it under there. the wood would limit. __________________ "Perfect is not a water parameter, never was, never will be." -Anonmyous- Current Tank Info: 29 gallon tank - divided with two pairs of clownfish

04/14/2009, 09:10 AM	#2
NCNBilly Black thumb reefer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 1,041	You'll want somewhere around a 55G sump or bigger to handle the overflow. The only 'cheap' commercial products I'd use would be Brute trashcans or rubbermaid stock tanks for that kind of volume.

04/14/2009, 09:19 AM	#3
trippkid Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lewisberry, PA Posts: 912	+1 on what Bill said, Rubbermaid stock tank is probably the cheapest, I don't know if it will fit in your stand though. I would use at least a 75 gallon, a 90 would be even better for a sump if using a glass tank, IMO. You may be able to find a used one or the sale is this week, you may be able to get a deal on a new 90gallon. I have seen some people use other plastic containers, but sometimes there can be issues of the plastic leaching chemicals and nutrients back into the water if you use something less than food grade types. Good luck. Matt

04/14/2009, 10:59 AM	#4
saltbox125 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 68	Get a 75 gal tank. it on sale at TFP anniversary sale $1 per gal. sale. Then built your own sump. http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html

04/14/2009, 11:28 AM	#5
trippkid Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lewisberry, PA Posts: 912	Originally I was thinking maximum volume for the sump, but as Saltbox suggested and that I think about it, a 75 would be a better fit. A 90 may be too tall inside the stand to effectively access the sump for cleaning and maintenance, you probably couldn't take the skimmer out to clean it or it would be a major hassle possibly. Good luck. Matt

04/14/2009, 03:24 PM	#6
chriscobb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,168	How much rooom do you have under your stand?

04/14/2009, 03:39 PM	#7
chriscobb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,168	Dalilgriffith I have a tank just sitting around I'm using to hold my rock which I need to transfer over and start cooking you might be able to use....the tank dimensions are 60"Lx24"Hx18"W. Let me know

04/15/2009, 04:39 AM	#9
chriscobb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,168	Did you build the stand yourself or store bought? Is the back open on the stand? How is the top constructed??? Open or closed?