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reefkeeper1
09/24/2003, 10:40 AM
My rubbermaid sump is looking too ghetto to me lately, so I'm thinking of getting a custom acrylic sump. I've had some good quotes from out of state manfacturers, but the shipping costs really bump up the overall cost.

The size I'm looking for is 30l x 19w x 16h - I think I'll need perimeter bracing if I go with 1/4" acrylic. I don't need any baffles, and I might go down an inch or two on the width if there's already something pre-built (like the 30l x 16w x16h at Custom Aquatic).

If anyone knows of a good local custom manufacturer or a pre-built one at a local shop, I would greatly appreciate a post or a message.

tubs
09/24/2003, 03:35 PM
Charles,

Try talking to Brett over at Aquatic Galleries as he has done some of the tanks and sumps over there. Bao encourages his employees to make money on the side so you can also talk to Bao about it.

John

Photon
09/25/2003, 11:55 PM
John,
Do they build their own sumps at AG?
James

tubs
09/26/2003, 12:21 AM
Originally posted by Photon
John,
Do they build their own sumps at AG?
James

James,

Brett is pretty handy and has access to good equipment. I just asked him to quote me on a flat tank.

I do know he built some of the sumps and fish holding tanks there.

John

Photon
09/26/2003, 12:30 AM
John,
Thanks....what size tank are you going to now?
I still need to get my frag tank going, but got side-tracked with all of the bleaching.
James

tubs
09/26/2003, 12:33 AM
Originally posted by Photon
John,
Thanks....what size tank are you going to now?
I still need to get my frag tank going, but got side-tracked with all of the bleaching.
James

I want him to build be a new frag tank as opposed to the one that I have now. I don't like the one I have now because it is not open top and has a large center brace.

John

posjr
09/26/2003, 04:54 PM
I just placed an order for a sump for my 100 gallon. cant wait to get it!!!

Photon
09/26/2003, 05:01 PM
Did you order it from A. Gallery? How was the price?
James

reefkeeper1
09/26/2003, 05:07 PM
posjr - hey dude, you're filling up the AG custom sump queue, and I haven't even written down my plans yet :D !

posjr, what size sump did you get. I would love to hear about your experience and the price (you can pm me on that).

posjr
09/26/2003, 05:13 PM
My sump was 48x18x16. price dont know until i get it. they said 150 to 200. depands on size ect. AG to me is a really good store good service and poeple. only store i go to, put it that way. You should take a trip out there if you havent. i think it would be worth it.

Photon
09/26/2003, 05:19 PM
Yes, I agree with you. AG is a great store and Dr. Le is extremely nice. I go there quite often.....too much actually. I will go broke!

James

tubs
09/26/2003, 05:27 PM
Originally posted by Photon
Yes, I agree with you. AG is a great store and Dr. Le is extremely nice. I go there quite often.....too much actually. I will go broke!

James

Yeah I've seen James hog all the good stuff :D :D :eek2: :eek1:

J/K James :cool:

Anyway the price doesn't sound bad at all. I'll have to talk to Brett to get my plans serious on the frag tank LOL.

Photon
09/26/2003, 05:30 PM
Yep,,,,thats me!!! OINK....OINK!!!!!!!

If I only had some blue zoos............LOLOLOL.

James

Al G Blenny
10/06/2003, 10:29 PM
Hey Photon, Let me know if you have anything to trade for some blue zoos. I have some to trade.

73ChargerFan
10/16/2003, 01:54 PM
posjr, did you get your sump yet? How did it look?

posjr
10/16/2003, 03:25 PM
Great!!!! Still working on it. need sand rock ect.