sump / refuge / return

[sirpat]

I'm looking for affordable options to setting up my sump / refuge / return beneath my 75gal. tank. I was looking at a 38 gal tank, but am balking at the price. Rubbermaid containers have been suggested. Would like as much info and/or suggestions as possible. Pictures are worth a 1000 words.

[davejnz]

Here's my $25 solution for my sump.I siliconed glass baffles that were cut to fit
by Home Depot in.It was an easy assembly,I also had it drilled to accommodate a float valve

[Reptoreef]

I'm using a rubbermaid... I'll post pics when I get home from work.

[Reef_Angel]

Hi Patrick...you finally speak! I'm glad you took my bossy advice from Dave and came on the board. These guys are the best! They will give you the best options out there for the lowest costs, and YES....they really work! Good to see you on board! .......Angel :)

[sirpat]

Thanks all for the replies. I made an impulsive stop at Shopko on the way home today, and I'm hoping it's going to pay off. I was originally planning on getting a 38gal tank for my sump / refuge / return, but I didn't want to spend that kind of money and I was a little uncertain about whether I'd be able to fit it in my stand without disassembling it. What I've come up with is a combination of containers. The first container is a 108 qt Rubbermaid type container and a smaller 40 qt container to fit inside of it. If I place the smaller one in the middle, it creates three chambers. The first to be used as my return, the middle as my refuge, and the third as my skimmer chamber. Mind you, this is all in theory, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I promised Dakar that I would start taking pictures and document my setup from the beginning. Please be patient, I keep finding that my mind works much faster than my hands, but I agree that this is a good idea and will be posting more a little later.

I'm sure I will have other questions to post, so be looking for them. I'm surprised that Dakar hasn't shot me already for me making him repeat himself all of the time. :-)

Actually, I just thought of another question to post, so.....

[dakar]

Impulsive or not, never even thought about going that route to chamber it off. Now you've got the hamster running the wheel in my head, thanks now I'll be up thinking most of the night :LOL:

[Reptoreef]

Sirpat, an awesome DIY idea!!!