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ryguan
12/07/2006, 11:39 AM
I am thinking of replacing the sump that I have now, any place in the bay area that I could find a good deal? Thanks
Elite
12/07/2006, 12:44 PM
Acrylic or glass? Most LFS can make a custom sump for you. If you are handy, just make one out of glass tank.
ryguan
12/07/2006, 01:15 PM
I would like to get an acrylic one. The tank that I have is a 75 gal, and I am hoping to buy one that fits inside the stand.
Kinetic
12/07/2006, 01:17 PM
if you want an exact size / design i'd recommend going custom.

i got a custom sump that fits perfectly inside my stand for $250. the sump is 24" x 18.5" x 16"

I know Gen from KritterTanks dot com makes them. I got mine from Socalcreations dot com.
Elite
12/07/2006, 01:27 PM
Go to AG and talk to Bao. He knows people making them. custom acrylic sump won't be cheap.
ryguan
12/07/2006, 01:30 PM
Elite,

Where is AG?
GreshamH
12/07/2006, 03:44 PM
Any store in the Bay Area just about can get you a TruVu sump, which are designed to fit just about any stand. CPR sumps are also well designed in that sense and many of our LFS carry CPR products.
Elite
12/07/2006, 03:46 PM
AG = Aquatic Gallery - It's in Milpitas.
http://www.aquatic-gallery.com/
Natterjak
12/07/2006, 04:48 PM
I just got a sump made from Gen at Krittertanks - was $310 for a 48"x17.5"x18" sump, 3/8" acrylic. Took about two weeks from the time I ordered it.
xinumaster
12/07/2006, 05:12 PM
You can try World Marine System in SJ.
Litefoot Sr
12/08/2006, 07:59 PM
See the acrylic tank for sale by skorpinok. $50, 40g 36x15x16.
Good deal.
reefkeeper1
12/08/2006, 08:38 PM
Another thumbs up for Gen at Kritter Tanks.

http://www.krittertanks.com/
kdblove_99
12/09/2006, 12:09 AM
Why not buy a used tank and build your own?
ryguan
12/09/2006, 01:58 AM
Actually, as I spend more and more time on Melev's site about the sumps, I am now interested in buying a glass tank and use it to build a sump, possible design F on his site. By the way, Can I use acrylic baffles with a glass tank?
Elite
12/09/2006, 02:05 AM
why use acrylic when you can buy glass for much cheaper?
Any glass can cut the glass for you.

Yeah you can use acrylic to make a baffle for a glass tank but it won't be as strong as glass.
norcal99
12/09/2006, 06:49 PM
Acrylic is easier to work with, especially when cutting teeth for a surface skimmer/overflow into a different chamber. Plus, in case you need to do some minor adjustments that require cutting, a table saw/chop saw or even a dremel can fix that quite easily. Just go to TAP plastics or something similar, it's cheap.
Lordhelmet
12/10/2006, 01:54 PM
I built mine after looking at melevs site for a few months. not the prettiest thing in the world but it fits perfectly under my 55. I wanted to maximize space so it was 40 by 10 by 16 and fits and ASM g-2. it really isn't as hard as you think and Melev really does a good job of expaining things out well.