Best sump for the money
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Nope, but friends with many in the industry over the years.
Ok, I got approval to share. I didn't share earlier as I didn't want to talk about it if there was pending marketing expected. They just arrived here in US and are pending distribution to their retailers.
The sump is the Somatic 90. It is a modular system so you can add what you want and not the parts you don't want.
Dimensions are 24" x 15" x 15". Price is expected to come in at $449. But that is for the bare sump with the skimmer. You cannot buy the sump without the skimmer.
Here is a pic
The sump is the Somatic 90. It is a modular system so you can add what you want and not the parts you don't want.
Dimensions are 24" x 15" x 15". Price is expected to come in at $449. But that is for the bare sump with the skimmer. You cannot buy the sump without the skimmer.
Here is a pic
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I have been impressed with my somatic skimmer for sure. Probably the best value vs quality skimmer out there at the moment. In my skimz sump, ha!
Very nice! But I'm sure that sump cost you more than $79!
True enough!
Kershaw
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You know you don't need anything fancy. I see basic glass sumps with a skimmer section and a bubble trap. At the lfs for 200 and under all the time. That's all you need. If you want a fancy sump by all means go for it. It is a hobby and you should get what you like not just what you need. But if you just want a temporary one until your ready to spend a good amount just look on Craig's list. I know you don't have the time for a diy but I am still a big fan of a 40 breeder with glass baffles
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There's a guy on eBay that sells acrylic sumps (all acrylic, not the kits). I got mine of him a couple years ago - 36" was around $150. It's not the thickest of material (I think it's 1/4") but mine has held up great. And I've abused it - cut holes, patches holes, modified. I'm pretty sure he will customize for you if you want for extra $.
ChuzUThisDay
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Got his info or username? I'd be interested in that myself.
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Just go down to your LFS and all them if they would make you a simple sump out of a 40 breeder... probably get away with around $100-$150.
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We have a really nice eshopps for sale. Asking $200. You can choose between two different models of eshopps but we want to keep the other one for our big tank. Neither are set up but we used the three chamber for about 8 months the other is a 2 chamber. Both are eshopps 350's. Works well. Call if interested 208-451-6925. (We're out of Portland, Or.) Selling to help pay off our 20 gallon as we had to shrink our tank.
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His store is "Innovative Aquatics" - user name canyagrow. Looks like his prices have gone up a little from when I bought a couple years ago. Still not a bad deal.
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Thanks! I'll go check it out.
