Sump for cube tank

Purpule Tang · Jul 1, 2016

Hello guys.
I newly upgrade my tank to 70cm x 70 cm x 60 cm height cube tank.
But I don't know exactly what kind of sump good for my tank.
I have a plan running bio pellet reactor with phosphate and carbon reactor in future.
Pls if possible help me.

Newb_reefer1 · Jul 1, 2016

Not sure where you're located @ but I got a custom made sump to fit my 50g cube from advanced acrylics, based out of Ontario Ca they do some awesome work for a good price. Fits my curve 5 slimmer, two media reactors a filter sock, return pump my ato with sensors and I still have room under the a cabinet

Purpule Tang · Jul 4, 2016

Newb_reefer1 said:
Not sure where you're located @ but I got a custom made sump to fit my 50g cube from advanced acrylics, based out of Ontario Ca they do some awesome work for a good price. Fits my curve 5 slimmer, two media reactors a filter sock, return pump my ato with sensors and I still have room under the a cabinet

I unfortunately don't living in USA and Don't access to American companies.
Thanks,

Purpule Tang · Jul 4, 2016

Anyone have a idea ?
I want plan for running chamber 1 for drain and skimmer, chamber 2 for Bio pellets reactor and other reactor and chamber 3 for return pump.
Also I want put Ro reservoir for auto top off system.

FLAdaboy · Jul 4, 2016

DIY. That way, you can make it as you like. Get the glass cut, make the shell, plan the chambers, silicone and don't forget a splash guard/brace. It may end up being cheaper that way.

Purpule Tang · Jul 4, 2016

FLAdaboy said:
DIY. That way, you can make it as you like. Get the glass cut, make the shell, plan the chambers, silicone and don't forget a splash guard/brace. It may end up being cheaper that way.

Yes diy cheaper that already sump.
I have a 70 x 70 x 60 cm cube glass tank.
What dimension is good for my sump?
My skimmer is reef octopus nwb 150.

FLAdaboy · Jul 4, 2016

What's the space underneath your cabinet? Are you able to plumb the sump elsewhere? Possibilities are endless.

Purpule Tang · Jul 4, 2016

FLAdaboy said:
What's the space underneath your cabinet? Are you able to plumb the sump elsewhere? Possibilities are endless.

I have a 60 x 60 x 70 cm height space underneath in my cabinet.
Also I'm can't plumbing the sump elsewhere because don't have a space for it.
What's is your idea?

FLAdaboy · Jul 4, 2016

Well, you can do a traditional sump with chambers or you can plumb in a Rubbermaid. Obviously, the more water volume the better. The trough would give you the ability to have multiple sumps plumbed together. It depends on how you want to make it. I'm gonna start a new build and was debating on what to do with a sump as well.

Salty.Reefer · Jul 4, 2016

I have a crystal series 18 trigger sump under my cube and I love it. The set water height gives you a pretty decent amount of space incase of a power outage to cancel out an over flow. They are a pretty big company so I bet you could find some one to ship it internationally.

Purpule Tang · Jul 19, 2016

Hi,
Any one have a plan or layout for diy cube sump for 70 x 70 x 60 cube tank?
How much size good for me?

1Clown · Jul 23, 2016

I got this made for my 2ft cube, you can adjust the dimensions for what you need, it's made from acrylic. First chamber on the back left is for the inlet pipes, that then overflows in to 2 4" filter socks, that goes in to the protein skimmer compartments and then the water flows through the grill in to the chaeto area and back to the return pump with a small chamber in between for some filter floss.

XocyrusX · Jul 23, 2016

Here's a pic of my old setup...

Purpule Tang · Jul 24, 2016

Thanks for your help 1clown.
What's your thickness of acrylic 6 mm or 8mm? Also your baffle sump.

XocyrusX · Jul 24, 2016

Thanks for the like @Purpule Tang something that was suggested to me on my cube sump was have the filter sock up front since it would be tough to change the sock. Just a thought for you.

Purpule Tang · Jul 24, 2016

1Clown said:
I got this made for my 2ft cube, you can adjust the dimensions for what you need, it's made from acrylic. First chamber on the back left is for the inlet pipes, that then overflows in to 2 4" filter socks, that goes in to the protein skimmer compartments and then the water flows through the grill in to the chaeto area and back to the return pump with a small chamber in between for some filter floss.