Sump problem

Jack Eskay · Nov 6, 2016

Hi everyone,

I finally filled my new 70 gallon today only to realize there was a crack and a leak

I'm only 15 and can't afford a new one unfortunately. Do my question is does anyone know where I could find a new or used sump for a good price. I'm in Germantown, md.

Thanks to all that can help!!

Rybren · Nov 6, 2016

That's too bad Jack. I have no idea where Germantown is, but I'm pretty sure it's not in Canada

Try Craig's list or a local fish club, someone in the club might have a tank to help you out.

Jack Eskay · Nov 6, 2016

Rybren said:
That's too bad Jack. I have no idea where Germantown is, but I'm pretty sure it's not in Canada

Try Craig's list or a local fish club, someone in the club might have a tank to help you out.

I've tried both lol... unfortunately the it seems everyone in Craigslist and the forums have 24" when the most I can do it 20". Thank you though and I will continue looking. And sorry I must have forgotten, it Germantown Maryland lol

Rybren · Nov 6, 2016

Petco $1 a gallon sale?

Jack Eskay · Nov 6, 2016

I thought about that but my parents won't let me build my own... and when making one I'll have to wait for the silicon to dry and become reef safe

Jack Eskay · Nov 6, 2016

Rybren said:
Petco $1 a gallon sale?

I need the tank like tomorrow or Tuesday.

Jack Eskay · Nov 6, 2016

Still need some help!!

AcanSkywalker · Nov 6, 2016

In the mean time you can buy a Rubbermaid tote from Home Depot that will work, they're affordable

Jack Eskay · Nov 6, 2016

AcanSkywalker said:
In the mean time you can buy a Rubbermaid tote from Home Depot that will work, they're affordable

Could I use a 10 qt tank instead... I have an e

Jack Eskay · Nov 6, 2016

Extra lying around^^^

AcanSkywalker · Nov 6, 2016

Ten gallon as your sump? Sure!

Jack Eskay · Nov 6, 2016

Great! There's no dividers or anything though

AcanSkywalker · Nov 6, 2016

That's okay, either a tote or the ten gallon tank will work fine until you can afford to get just what you want.

Jack Eskay · Nov 6, 2016

AcanSkywalker said:
That's okay, either a tote or the ten gallon tank will work fine until you can afford to get just what you want.

Good to know, thanks for the feedback!

Also love your username! One of my favorites in here

ricky5415 · Nov 8, 2016

Silicon couple baffles are not not bad at all. Silicon aquarium safe is $4.50 at homedepo and u can get a couple acrylic or glass to make the baffles very cheap over there too. Very easy to do. Let me know if u need some pics or anything. Just make sure that the tote u using is food safe or aquarium safe if u r going that direction