custom sump!

kylepelk · Oct 28, 2016

hello everyone. i have a 75gallon aquarium and right now its running on a canister filter.....i knoo lol.
but im trying to figure out how to build a sump that will fit in my stand. i dont think it was made to have one sense the largest area to work with is 16x16x20. thats the dimensions i have to work with giving me a little room over head. im wondering if it can be done and me how i should go about this. thank you all that lend some advice!

Bluefish9 · Oct 28, 2016

IceCap makes a pretty cool sump in many different sizes. If you are opposed to buying one, you might get some build inspiration by looking at them.

lion king · Oct 30, 2016

I can't think of anything in that size space. Is the stand separated by shelving, can you open up the entire interior without removing any weight bearing pieces.

kylepelk · Oct 30, 2016

this is the stand i own. its a topfin. i dont think i can remove the two spots by the doors. looks like its part of the structure.

lion king · Oct 30, 2016

Add a hob skimmer. Run some media like chemipure elite and purigen in the canister. If you've got a good amount of live rock that will run an effective system. If you think you need more real estate for nitrifying bacteria you could also add something like seachem matrix in the canister.

Ubans13 · Oct 30, 2016

Ever think of running to small separate sumps. One for your skimmer and maybe you filter pads if you use them or something like bio home media. In the other you could run a refuge. Would require two return pumps though.

Ubans13 · Oct 30, 2016

Or you could use two tanks tied into each other with piping behind the stand. Then you would only need have one return pump.

MasterBacon · Oct 30, 2016

I was going to say put a tank in a tank from the 1$ per gallon sale but still don't think you have enough room .
Smaller tank skimmer controlled water height overflows into larger tank with return.
Just trying to think outside the box for you.