Who manufactures the most quality sumps

sean obergfell · 09/04/2009, 10:40 AM

looking for a sump for 120gal. I need quality...who produces the highest quality sumps?
thanks
Sean

hondo3 · 09/04/2009, 11:18 AM

I like Oceanic sumps. A Model 2 would probably work well for you.

dahenley · 09/04/2009, 11:37 AM

a buddy of mine has a oceanic sump 3 under his 120.

Versus · 09/04/2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally posted by sean obergfell
looking for a sump for 120gal. I need quality...who produces the highest quality sumps?
thanks
Sean

Quality ? Places like MRC and getting a custom , Melev here on reef central . Really depends on how much you are looking at spending. I have a really nice custom sump and managed to find someone local who did them .

Snakebyt · 09/04/2009, 12:43 PM

I would either look into a custom or find a suitable aquarium and install your own baffles

dahenley · 09/04/2009, 01:01 PM

what are your specifications. are you wanting just a sump for a skimmer? are you needing a large refugium or small, or not even having one? if you give a few of these, people will be able to help more. you could get a 30 or a 40 gal breeder or even a 75gal sump for less than 100$. 1/4 glass is 4.50 per sq ft at a glass shop custom cut to your specs. you could build your sump to your specs for less than 125. silicone the baffles in and your done. you can even drill a non tempered tank for a external pump if that is what you want. (just use some blue painters tape to get those crisp lines that you get from a professional.
look at designs on
www.melevsreef.com

j tavares · 09/05/2009, 07:06 AM

Believe me I have had tons of sumps over the years from Ets to precision Marine I believe you can make you own sump from a 40 breeder that will fit all your needs to your own preferences for alot less and you can use the money you save for a better skimmer or media reactors.

09/04/2009, 10:40 AM	#1
sean obergfell Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Olean, ny Posts: 852	Who manufactures the most quality sumps looking for a sump for 120gal. I need quality...who produces the highest quality sumps? thanks Sean __________________ Live Out Truth

09/04/2009, 11:37 AM	#3
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	a buddy of mine has a oceanic sump 3 under his 120. __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....

09/04/2009, 01:01 PM	#6
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	what are your specifications. are you wanting just a sump for a skimmer? are you needing a large refugium or small, or not even having one? if you give a few of these, people will be able to help more. you could get a 30 or a 40 gal breeder or even a 75gal sump for less than 100$. 1/4 glass is 4.50 per sq ft at a glass shop custom cut to your specs. you could build your sump to your specs for less than 125. silicone the baffles in and your done. you can even drill a non tempered tank for a external pump if that is what you want. (just use some blue painters tape to get those crisp lines that you get from a professional. look at designs on www.melevsreef.com __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....

09/04/2009, 11:18 AM	#2
hondo3 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: potomac, md Posts: 49	I like Oceanic sumps. A Model 2 would probably work well for you.

09/04/2009, 12:43 PM	#5
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	I would either look into a custom or find a suitable aquarium and install your own baffles

09/05/2009, 07:06 AM	#7
j tavares Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,157	Believe me I have had tons of sumps over the years from Ets to precision Marine I believe you can make you own sump from a 40 breeder that will fit all your needs to your own preferences for alot less and you can use the money you save for a better skimmer or media reactors.