Nano Sump

[Dante123]

I have a 29 standard tank looking to add a sump for my reef tank I'm setting up. The tank sits on a stand with a cabinet but the space is limited, a standard 10g won't fit it's too wide. So does anyone have diy plans/ideas to build a small under 10g sump? Not really looking for a refugium just something to hide equipment

 

[LetItReef]

How about a cube tank, will it fit? I also have a standard 29g and stand that I have will only fit a 7.5 cube

 

[Dante123]

Thought of cube tanks but you pay top dollar for them:/
Seen someone online use a rubber made tote with a plastic drawer but idk how well that will hold

 

[Reefrookie220]

I've seen totes used a lot. Make sure it sits flat and it'll hold.

 

[jgraz]

Go get a 5 gal tank.

I had a 20gal high nano a while back and I could get a 10gal sump in but it had to be placed before the 20g went on the stand. I had to lower it in from the top. Have you tried that way yet?

 

[Dante123]

No it's a custom stand tops on tight, haven't found an actual 5g tank yet thinking I might buy the glass if I can get it cheap, rubber made tote just seems too unreliable

 

[jgraz]

Building one might be the way to go, but its gonna cost you for sure. Check with your LFS I'm sure they can get you the 5 gal tank. Buy me they are pretty readily available at any LFS and I've seen them at both Petco and Petsmart as well, usually for under $20

You would be surprised by the Tote though. if you can find one that would fit you would be good to go.