Sump recommendation

[Impala67]

Well my existing sump broke today spilling water everywhere so I need to buy a new one. I want to know what’s the best sump I can get I have limited room 36 x 14 x 14 I would like to have either blue and white, blue and black, or just clear I also would like to know the best place to buy it? I don’t want to spend over $600 also I’m going to need to go ahead and buy a new skimmer as well any recommendations will be helpful!!!

 

[Peace River]

Bashsea and Trigger both have blue sumps. Bashsea, Eshopps, and Simplicity all have skimmers that would match by color.

Personally I have always found Reef Octopus to be my go-to skimmer brand but they all have red highlights. Although I have never owned any Bashsea products, I have always admired the craftsmanship of their products when I have seen them at many shows.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

 

[Impala67]

Where would you recommend buying from? And is it worth buying a sump or should I buy a diy kit?

 

[Peace River]

I have both DIY sumps and commercial sumps. You can certainly get by with a DIY sump, but you will certainly appreciate a custom sump. It really depends on you. Several online vendors offer these commercial sumps, DIY kits, and with a little work you can figure out how to make your own from a stock aquarium.

 

[polyppal]

you can buy blemished sumps from Trigger directly for big savings. Have done so 2-3 times over the years myself, can't even tell where the blemish is

Blemished – Trigger Systems

 

[Impala67]

Well guys I bought a bashsea sump for $200 and it’s a good one I’m so excited

 

[nereefpat]

Nice.

 

[jft]

Consider Rubbermaid I had TWO NAME BRAND SUMPS from different Makers fail in the last 2 years. NOT FUN, Now use rubbermaid , No baffles NO Bubble return to tank Great result and NO LEAKS!!!

 

[jft]

Consider Rubbermaid I had TWO NAME BRAND SUMPS from different Makers fail in the last 2 years. NOT FUN, Now use rubbermaid , No baffles NO Bubble return to tank Great result and NO LEAKS!!!