What sump are you using under AGA 120g pine stand?

raynist · 11/25/2006, 12:48 PM

Just picked one up today and was going to use a 40g breeder for the sump, however, there is a piece of plywood on the bottom that looks to be raised 4 inches or so from the very bottom of the stand. It looks like I may not have enough room to completly remove my skimmer (ASM G-3) for cleanings. I guess I could go with a 30g breeder. What is everyone else using?

Thanks
Ray Nist

carman9941 · 11/25/2006, 12:50 PM

40 breeder I just had enough room for my e/r 180 but love the size

raynist · 11/25/2006, 01:29 PM

Does your stand have the raised plywood platform also?

The 30g breeder is the same footprint as the 40g breeder but 4 inches shorter.

--Ray

carman9941 · 11/25/2006, 02:51 PM

it is raised I have 9" from the top of the 40 to the bottom of the display if that helps at all

carman9941 · 11/25/2006, 02:52 PM

the nice thing about the 40 is for the siphon when I turn the main off = no flooding

nano_angel · 11/25/2006, 03:04 PM

aga megafl0w 4 here, barely fits but is great. have ab0ut a 1/4 inch clearence f0r my css 220

sjm817 · 11/25/2006, 03:49 PM

40B makes a nice sump. Can you modify the stand to make some room?

raynist · 11/25/2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sjm817
40B makes a nice sump. Can you modify the stand to make some room?

I think I would have to cut the bottom plywood on the bottom of the stand and I am afraid that would compromise the stability. I am going to run a wavebox in the main tank and want it to be as stable as possible.

I think I will just go with the 30 breeder (36Lx18Wx12H). The only other option would be to use a different skimmer and I paid too much for my ASM G-3!

--Ray

Mark6509 · 11/25/2006, 11:39 PM

AGA 30gallon here. 36"lx12w"x18"h. Fits great and I'm using an ASM G3 as well.

HTH,

Mark

11/25/2006, 12:48 PM	#1
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	What sump are you using under AGA 120g pine stand? Just picked one up today and was going to use a 40g breeder for the sump, however, there is a piece of plywood on the bottom that looks to be raised 4 inches or so from the very bottom of the stand. It looks like I may not have enough room to completly remove my skimmer (ASM G-3) for cleanings. I guess I could go with a 30g breeder. What is everyone else using? Thanks Ray Nist

11/25/2006, 03:04 PM	#6
nano_angel Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 258	aga megafl0w 4 here, barely fits but is great. have ab0ut a 1/4 inch clearence f0r my css 220 __________________ Irresponsible Teenager cleverly disguised as a responsible Adult Current Tank Info: 265 rr aga mixed,120g rr aga sps, 75g aga softy, 55g aga fowlr, 55g aga softy/lps, 46g aga bow mixed, 30g aga mixed

11/25/2006, 03:49 PM	#7
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	40B makes a nice sump. Can you modify the stand to make some room? __________________ - Scott

11/25/2006, 12:50 PM	#2
carman9941 Premium Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 705	40 breeder I just had enough room for my e/r 180 but love the size

11/25/2006, 01:29 PM	#3
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	Does your stand have the raised plywood platform also? The 30g breeder is the same footprint as the 40g breeder but 4 inches shorter. --Ray

11/25/2006, 02:51 PM	#4
carman9941 Premium Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 705	it is raised I have 9" from the top of the 40 to the bottom of the display if that helps at all

11/25/2006, 02:52 PM	#5
carman9941 Premium Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 705	the nice thing about the 40 is for the siphon when I turn the main off = no flooding

11/25/2006, 11:39 PM	#9
Mark6509 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 51	AGA 30gallon here. 36"lx12w"x18"h. Fits great and I'm using an ASM G3 as well. HTH, Mark