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    TwinPlecos Guest

    Default Sump recommendations

    Hey everyone,
    relatively new user here, but I've lurked on/off for a while. I'm trying to figure out how to configure a sump for my 120. I was going to try and go the cheapo plastic container route, but I can't really find them in the right sizes. I'm thinking of getting a custom-built acrylic sump to hold a DSB and fuge, as well as the usual suspects (skimmer/pump). Does anyone have any recommendations on a cost effective way to do this? I've never worked with acrylic before, but I would consider it if I could convince myself that I could build something that wouldn't leak and it didn't take me forever. I looked at the My Reef Creations ReefSump and it looks great, but I don't have any intention of paying $385 for a sump.

    Alternatively, I think I can fit an AGA 40G breeder tank in there, and that's < $100 at Petco.

    Thanks in advance for any advice!

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    Dan, one of our members makes sumps. Check out the thread "dan's Beast"
    "Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words - "mank" and "ind". What do these words mean ? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind." ~ Jack Handey

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    TwinPlecos,

    I just got a fuge from Dan. I highly recommend his work. I currently have a seperate sump (30 gal low) and this new fuge from Dan on my 125 gal.

    Gary
    Gary

    125 SPS, 75 gal. LPS/softie reef, 9 gal. Nano

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    I have one I will be parting with soon. 37X15X12 Nice sump. Dont know how soon you need it, I look to replace it real soon. Have to get another tank drilled & put baffles in place. You can check the gallery, there is a pic of it there. It is glass.
    Just Lurking around!!!

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