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Help! Sump Is Too Big For Stand!


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    Default Help! Sump Is Too Big For Stand!

    I have a 36" tall stand, and I was planning on using a 75 gallon sump for my 210 DT. However, once I got the sump underneath the stand, I realized it was no way I could work in it because it was too tall! This poses a huge dilemma, as I had already baffled the sump off into 3 chambers for skimmer, return, and fuge.

    I would actually need a sump that is about 16" tall, vs. the 21" of the 75. I do have a 40 breeder that I was gonna setup as a frag tank....but that would probably eliminate me being able to have a fuge, because the skimmer footprint is 13"x10". If it matters at all, the return pump is a waterblaster7000.

    Do I just baffle out the 40 breeder and only run a skimmer and return section? Or can I find a sump with dimensions that will be suitable to fit? Would the 40 even be large enough of a sump for that size tank?

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    binford4000 - Reefkeeper
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    Great Lakes aquarium can make you any size you want ! Give em a call

    http://www.greatlakesaquariums.com/default.aspx

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    larryandlaura - Reefkeeper
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    You could always buy the acrylic and make one.
    Hi my name is Larry and I'm a coral addict!

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    AZDesertRat - Reefkeeper
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    I doubt the sides of the 75 are tempered, you might try taking it to a good glass shop and see if they can cut it down.

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    tazzy695 - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    what about the possibility of making the stand a but taller might be the best option

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    reef tanks are like wifes you have to give them some attention every now and then

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