Cube style sumps?

EWC88 · 08/07/2012, 08:36 AM

I was wondering if anyone has made cube style sumps? I might be building a tank stand instead of using the one I have and if I do build one I will not be able to get a big sump in it, maybe 10g tops, so I was thinking since it will be a square style stand that maybe I can do a cube style sump so I can have what I would like in the sump/fuge with the space.

So if it is and anyone has any pictures please post them!!

Tmoriarty · 08/07/2012, 08:43 AM

I used a 42L cube container from OSH as a sump for my 60g tank. I was originally going to build a glass cube sump so it wasn't to tall yet it fulfilled my needs size wise, but the price of building a tank that small doesn't weigh out well.

The container I bought instead only costed 15 dollars or so and fits perfect under my stand (they have various sizes).

I will try to post pictures of the sump If I remember when I get home today.

EWC88 · 08/07/2012, 09:10 AM

That would be great if you can post pics!

96slowbra · 08/07/2012, 10:26 AM

http://www.elite-aquatics.net/index....7&product_id=3

cbonito · 08/07/2012, 01:39 PM

Those are nice! I'm in the same predicament myself. Nothing fits under my stand and it annoys the hell ou tof me that I can't find something that works.

Even that one is too tall.

EWC88 · 08/07/2012, 01:43 PM

Thanks so much!

BigKahuna · 08/07/2012, 03:41 PM

I had a similar conundrum with my 150DD. You can't fit a 40g breeder under it with the OEM stand and the square footprint makes choosing an off the shelf sump a little futile. What I did was take my Proflex model 2 sump I had used on my 75g and drilled a hole in the side and attached a frag tank by way of uniseal. This also solved the problem of actually getting the things under the stand because no matter what you use you still have to get it under the stand to begin with and having my sump/fuge separate smaller units attached with a uniseal they each get in without clearance problems.

moondoggy4 · 08/07/2012, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96slowbra

http://www.elite-aquatics.net/index....7&product_id=3

I have semi cube and they are difficult to put a sump under, one thing that works is the old wet dry sumps, they are shorter and taller the model is a Tru Vu.
I like that sump in the thread nice build and a good price.
PS what are the dimensions you are working with?

08/07/2012, 08:36 AM	#1
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	Cube style sumps? I was wondering if anyone has made cube style sumps? I might be building a tank stand instead of using the one I have and if I do build one I will not be able to get a big sump in it, maybe 10g tops, so I was thinking since it will be a square style stand that maybe I can do a cube style sump so I can have what I would like in the sump/fuge with the space. So if it is and anyone has any pictures please post them!!

08/07/2012, 08:43 AM	#2
Tmoriarty Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 1,040	I used a 42L cube container from OSH as a sump for my 60g tank. I was originally going to build a glass cube sump so it wasn't to tall yet it fulfilled my needs size wise, but the price of building a tank that small doesn't weigh out well. The container I bought instead only costed 15 dollars or so and fits perfect under my stand (they have various sizes). I will try to post pictures of the sump If I remember when I get home today. __________________ Tyler Current Tank Info: Tanks: 203g custom, Mixed Reef, SRO-3000, Vortech-Powered (x2 MP40) 75g sump with 15g Fuge section

08/07/2012, 01:39 PM	#5
cbonito Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 398	Those are nice! I'm in the same predicament myself. Nothing fits under my stand and it annoys the hell ou tof me that I can't find something that works. Even that one is too tall. __________________ Cbonito Current Tank Info: 60ish gallon (48x24x12h) reef

08/07/2012, 03:41 PM	#7
BigKahuna Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NY Posts: 977	I had a similar conundrum with my 150DD. You can't fit a 40g breeder under it with the OEM stand and the square footprint makes choosing an off the shelf sump a little futile. What I did was take my Proflex model 2 sump I had used on my 75g and drilled a hole in the side and attached a frag tank by way of uniseal. This also solved the problem of actually getting the things under the stand because no matter what you use you still have to get it under the stand to begin with and having my sump/fuge separate smaller units attached with a uniseal they each get in without clearance problems. __________________ 150DD Starphire w/Herbie \| 2xEcotech Radion Pro - articulated mount \| MP40wES w/ Batt BB \| Apex Neptune \| SeaSwirl \| Laguna MaxFlo 1500 w/manifold \| Proflex Mod2 sump \| modded SWC 160 cone \| Avast ATO Current Tank Info: Sheet PVC build http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2168214

08/07/2012, 09:10 AM	#3
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	That would be great if you can post pics!

08/07/2012, 10:26 AM	#4
96slowbra Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: utah Posts: 218	http://www.elite-aquatics.net/index....7&product_id=3

08/07/2012, 01:43 PM	#6
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	Thanks so much!