Where can I get a sump made in South Ca?

rnguyen75 · 01/23/2010, 01:43 PM

I'm setting up my 240 gal and wondering where I can get a sump make in south cal? I am thinking about 50 to 75 gal

Any helps appreciated.

Daniel Reef · 01/23/2010, 01:44 PM

Why does it have to be made in Southern Cal? I know Melev from melevreef.com makes sumps, but you have to order it online.

nano427 · 01/23/2010, 01:56 PM

I have heard a lot of people like advance acrylics.

Playa-1 · 01/23/2010, 01:58 PM

If you look on ebay and craigslist then you will see a couple of guys that build and sell tanks and they are located in socal. I'm sure either of those people would be happy to build for you. There is a fish store in Artesia near the intersection of Pioneer and the 91 that does that stuff on the side I believe it's www.atafish.com. Tongs in Fountain Valley has lots of that kind of stuff in stock and also appear to be working with a local builder or they do it in house. I think the best option is to just get a used tank and get some baffles cut to fit and put it together yourself.

slief · 01/23/2010, 04:29 PM

I use Kara Kreations in Simi Valley. I have worked with Dave from Kara for a loooong time. They do our custom branding for my computer business.They made my 480G tank 14 years ago and its still perfect.

I will be selling a huge sump in a couple weeks. Its set up as a bio filter right now. Its 60"x17.5x30" tall. Its acrylic with nice lids, dividers, drip trays that could be modified for socks etc. Kara is building my 2 new sumps which will replace this one. They do great work at a reasonable price.

01/23/2010, 01:43 PM	#1
rnguyen75 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern CA Posts: 31	Where can I get a sump made in South Ca? I'm setting up my 240 gal and wondering where I can get a sump make in south cal? I am thinking about 50 to 75 gal Any helps appreciated.

01/23/2010, 01:44 PM	#2
Daniel Reef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 1,430	Why does it have to be made in Southern Cal? I know Melev from melevreef.com makes sumps, but you have to order it online. __________________ Daniel Restarting my tank 90g 20g Life Reef sump 5ft Life Reef Skimmer See my album for pre-build tank pictures.

01/23/2010, 04:29 PM	#5
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	I use Kara Kreations in Simi Valley. I have worked with Dave from Kara for a loooong time. They do our custom branding for my computer business.They made my 480G tank 14 years ago and its still perfect. I will be selling a huge sump in a couple weeks. Its set up as a bio filter right now. Its 60"x17.5x30" tall. Its acrylic with nice lids, dividers, drip trays that could be modified for socks etc. Kara is building my 2 new sumps which will replace this one. They do great work at a reasonable price. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

01/23/2010, 01:56 PM	#3
nano427 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AV OC CA USA Posts: 877	I have heard a lot of people like advance acrylics.

01/23/2010, 01:58 PM	#4
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	If you look on ebay and craigslist then you will see a couple of guys that build and sell tanks and they are located in socal. I'm sure either of those people would be happy to build for you. There is a fish store in Artesia near the intersection of Pioneer and the 91 that does that stuff on the side I believe it's www.atafish.com. Tongs in Fountain Valley has lots of that kind of stuff in stock and also appear to be working with a local builder or they do it in house. I think the best option is to just get a used tank and get some baffles cut to fit and put it together yourself.