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wiggie89
02/27/2006, 07:39 PM
I have a 55 gallon that I am going to setup soon. I measured the stand and only hav 10 inches of wide to go for a sump underneath. Could I make one? I am pretty mechanically inclined. Or can I find one for cheap somwhere.
Dr. Chek
02/27/2006, 07:54 PM
like me, you are tight on space.
I couldn't fit a 10 gallon aquarium... I only have about 9 inches....
The first question: how much do you want to spend. To do it right would be to have one custom made for you.
but that's mucho $$
Or you could look into a wet/dry system that you could convert into a sump... or leave it as is depending on what you plan to keep in your tank...
Check out premiumaquatics.com and look at their wet/dry & sump selections.
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CPR-SUMP1&Category_Code=CprSump

or

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CPR-Sump2&Category_Code=CprSump

The first one is 8" wide, and the second is 10"
just besure you can fit that 10" in the stand... it may be very tight....
Try to fit the 10" if you can.
wiggie89
02/27/2006, 07:58 PM
Thats seem like the way to go, But is there any pictures of it so I can get an idea of what to do?
Dr. Chek
02/27/2006, 07:59 PM
what do you mean, what to do?
wiggie89
02/27/2006, 08:01 PM
Wont I have to modify it, I want to have the protien skimmer, heater,and Try to cut it in half for a ref. Or Is that going overboard
Dr. Chek
02/27/2006, 08:07 PM
yes, that is correct.

apparently they are just a plain ol' sump.... they will drill whatever size hole and install bulkhead for the return... but it looks like there aren't any compartments.
see:
http://www.aquadirect.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=668&cat=301&page=1

you could modify it... but I would pratice with some scraps first
Dr. Chek
02/27/2006, 08:11 PM
http://www.bigappleherp.com/Reptile_Supplies/Product/Big_Apple_Custom_Acrylic_Aquarium_Sump_Tanks_101892.html

check these guys out
wiggie89
02/27/2006, 08:12 PM
Thats good to know, thanks also my overflow, I was thinking just one corner (even though i cant find anywherethat sells them) with a 1" bulk head drilled in bottom. For return I want to go with a mag jusy because there submersible, what size should I get.
wiggie89
02/27/2006, 08:13 PM
That is sweet thanks.
Dr. Chek
02/27/2006, 08:14 PM
or this looks good:
http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=CustomPageSumpTanks

or, you can go to www.melevsreef.com ; he does amazing work!,
wiggie89
02/27/2006, 08:27 PM
Thanks you really helped me out.
Dr. Chek
02/27/2006, 08:43 PM
no problem, good luck!