Can you tell what sump you have and why you picked it? - Page 2

FISHRIPROCK · 07/22/2016, 04:59 PM

The tideline 48 is nice. Plenty of room for whatever mechanical equipment you may want.

DePinchGonze · 07/22/2016, 05:32 PM

If money were no option, I'd get a dream box. That being said a modified 40B can do what I need it to.

Sonyardo · 07/22/2016, 10:09 PM

I just bought an inexpensive glass tank, took some measurements and had the baffles cut at a local glass shop.A tube of silicone , a little project and I've got a custom sized sump for under $100 The reason I did it this way is that I can customize the size of the compartments including the height of the baffles and where they are placed. It's also a very cost effective.

dwarf_angels31 · 07/26/2016, 08:33 PM

Built my own . It was fun and cheap and got to decide all my own measurements

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FISHRIPROCK · 07/27/2016, 06:10 AM

That's good looking work right there.

Have decided to go the same route with a 75 gallon. Received all the glass yesterday. Will probably build it today.

Thanks for all the replies.

Ron Reefman · 07/27/2016, 06:42 AM

Made mine from an old LFS acrylic frag tank ($100). 8'x2'x18" and divided into four 45g sections ($25). Refugium/DSB/return pump and skimmer.

Why did I pick it... 180g and only 18" tall under the stand. It's been amazing! You can see it inside the stand during the build process.

FISHRIPROCK · 07/27/2016, 07:39 AM

That's pretty smart Ron.

You don't come across 18" x 8' tanks everyday.

Johnseye · 07/27/2016, 03:54 PM

Custom design by me. Built by Advanced Acrylics.
Dosing tubes mean the liquid slurry goes right into the water without splashing the sides of the tank creating a film. Enough built in probe holders. Options for foam or mesh filtration with or without socks. Large enough sump and fuge sections. Covers to reduce evaporation, splashing and critter escape. A return pump section if I ever need to put this under my tank, which will likely never happen. DIMs are 48" x 20" x 20". Holds a good amount of water when shutting down the return. Adjustable water height in sump/fuge sections.

FirstContact · 07/27/2016, 06:09 PM

Rubbermaid stock tank +1

Cost effective; plenty of room for equipment; adds a lot of water to the system volume.

pepcrylic · 07/27/2016, 07:11 PM

My sump is simple. 60'' X 30'' X 16''. It is connected to a 48'' X 24'' X 24'' tank with 2, 2'' bulkheads. Two filter socks. My skimmer is external as is my return pump. I made it this way so I am able to do a WC with out haveing to turn off anything. I have a very large space for Macros, Dont have to worry about skimmer water height, It also allows me to run the sump water level higher than normal , and still have room for water draining from the DT during a power outage.
Build and design your own . It is worth the effort

JAustin · 07/27/2016, 09:53 PM

BAO. Amazing people.

FISHRIPROCK · 07/28/2016, 06:24 AM

Wow that's impressive.

soulpatch · 07/28/2016, 07:59 AM

Trigger will move walls and change colors for the same price at their retail tank. I made quite a few changes to their emerald line including moving walls, slightly longer footprint, and a few other small items to make my life easier. I had shopped Synergy, Advanced Acrylics, and BOA and while I had ability to have more options with them the timing was a bit longer and the price higher. I kept coming back to Trigger and once I got them on the phone to talk about options to customize and they were able to do it all for same price as retail I was floored.

FISHRIPROCK · 07/28/2016, 10:05 AM

May have to call trigger just to see..

trmiv · 07/28/2016, 11:39 AM

Man I had no idea trigger would do that. I would have went with them! Luckily I can remove my sump while the tank is running. So maybe in a year or two I'll be upgrading

gcarroll · 07/28/2016, 11:53 AM

A friend of mine (picscott) ordered the PVC sump from Advanced Acrylics. I was very impressed with their work.

http://advancedacrylics.com/collecti...r-and-refugium

Johnseye · 08/01/2016, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcarroll

A friend of mine (picscott) ordered the PVC sump from Advanced Acrylics. I was very impressed with their work.

http://advancedacrylics.com/collecti...r-and-refugium

Sexy. John does great work there at AA.

gcarroll · 08/01/2016, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnseye

Sexy. John does great work there at AA.

yeah he does. Does anyone know how the Advanced Acrylic compares in price to the Royal Exclusiv Dreambox?

FISHRIPROCK · 08/02/2016, 06:56 AM

AA stuff is nice for sure. Seems to be less $ then royal.

But that's still a lot of money.

ArmanS · 08/02/2016, 10:32 AM

I have a dream box, top quality is an understatement when it comes to these.

Those AA PVC Hybrid sumps look great. It's hard to tell what the savings are because he does not list the prices on the sumps, only the combo packages with ATO Res and Fuge.

The dream boxes are much more affordable then most people actually think.

For example, a 50"x20"x14" dream box would cost around $954 USD for the dream box. On RE's website it retails for $1,085. -19% Vat and x 1.10 USD to Euro Conversion it is around $950-975 USD for the sump, that size sump shipped to a local airport would probably be around $400-$500. Total around $1500. That includes 10 filter socks as well vs the 2 in the AA version.

For the 48"x20"x15" PVC Sump from AA the price is only available in the combo package which is $2400 but includes a Fuge and ATO Res. Let's assume those are worth $600 for the Fuge and $400 for the Res, makes the price nearly identical. I am not sure if the price on John's website includes shipping, that would also make a difference.

Salty150 · 08/02/2016, 11:46 AM

Wow... didn't know there was someone making a knock-off of the Dreambox!

Anyone know if they come plumbed and ready?

gcarroll · 08/02/2016, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmanS

I am not sure if the price on John's website includes shipping, that would also make a difference.

Per the website:

Free shipping for all products excluding custom orders

ArmanS · 08/02/2016, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty150

Wow... didn't know there was someone making a knock-off of the Dreambox!

Anyone know if they come plumbed and ready?

What do you mean by plumbed and ready? The Dreambox does not come plumbed really, it just has bulkheads already inserted in the holes on the top bracing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcarroll

Per the website:

Free shipping for all products excluding custom orders

I know that but I am not sure if that includes this item since most people will make changes to the sump / customize it in regards to holes and other add ons.

If you did local pickup on the AA sump you would probably save ~$500 which is about 30% which is substantial.

Salty150 · 08/02/2016, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmanS

What do you mean by plumbed and ready? The Dreambox does not come plumbed really, it just has bulkheads already inserted in the holes on the top bracing.

I meant all of the in-box plumbing for the protein skimmer, reactors, pumps, etc... if you know which ones you will be buying/using...

ArmanS · 08/02/2016, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty150

I meant all of the in-box plumbing for the protein skimmer, reactors, pumps, etc... if you know which ones you will be buying/using...

Oh, well the AA ones are not plumbed in that case because they do not sell the skimmers, reactors, pumps, etc.

I purchased the skimmer, reactors, and pumps but mine was not plumbed. I never asked for them to do it. I've seen some where the return pump is plumbed to the reactors but that is very simple to do, but I suppose if your willing to pay for it they are willing to do it!

One other tidbit, with the dreambox if you buy a pump and skimmer you get a 7.5% discount on everything, my total discount was over 500 Euros which nearly covered the shipping expenses.

07/27/2016, 06:42 AM	#31
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	Made mine from an old LFS acrylic frag tank ($100). 8'x2'x18" and divided into four 45g sections ($25). Refugium/DSB/return pump and skimmer. Why did I pick it... 180g and only 18" tall under the stand. It's been amazing! You can see it inside the stand during the build process. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

07/27/2016, 03:54 PM	#33
Johnseye Reef Addict Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Naperville, IL. Posts: 1,196	Custom design by me. Built by Advanced Acrylics. Dosing tubes mean the liquid slurry goes right into the water without splashing the sides of the tank creating a film. Enough built in probe holders. Options for foam or mesh filtration with or without socks. Large enough sump and fuge sections. Covers to reduce evaporation, splashing and critter escape. A return pump section if I ever need to put this under my tank, which will likely never happen. DIMs are 48" x 20" x 20". Holds a good amount of water when shutting down the return. Adjustable water height in sump/fuge sections. __________________ - John New 260g build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2557715 Current Tank Info: 260g reef, Giesemann Spectra MH/T5/Kessil A160, Dastaco CaRx, Vortechs, Lifereef skimmer, Red Dragon 3, Apex, Genesis, Angles, Tang, Trigger, Clowns, Anthias, Wrasses, Cardinals, SPS, LPS

07/27/2016, 06:09 PM	#34
FirstContact Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glenn Dale, MD Posts: 1,613	Rubbermaid stock tank +1 Cost effective; plenty of room for equipment; adds a lot of water to the system volume. __________________ No man is an island entire of itself; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. John Donne Current Tank Info: 120g Reef 100g Rubbermaid Sump, 20g Refugium; previous tank: 46g Drilled; Self Plumbed, Birds Nest, Anchor, Xenia, Zoas, Yuma Yuma Ricordea, Chalice, Mushrooms, Brain, Acan, Anenome Plate; Clams, Other Inverts, Fish, Live Rock

07/27/2016, 09:53 PM	#36
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	BAO. Amazing people. __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.

07/28/2016, 07:59 AM	#38
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	Trigger will move walls and change colors for the same price at their retail tank. I made quite a few changes to their emerald line including moving walls, slightly longer footprint, and a few other small items to make my life easier. I had shopped Synergy, Advanced Acrylics, and BOA and while I had ability to have more options with them the timing was a bit longer and the price higher. I kept coming back to Trigger and once I got them on the phone to talk about options to customize and they were able to do it all for same price as retail I was floored. __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

07/22/2016, 04:59 PM	#26
FISHRIPROCK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 72	The tideline 48 is nice. Plenty of room for whatever mechanical equipment you may want.

07/22/2016, 05:32 PM	#27
DePinchGonze Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 87	If money were no option, I'd get a dream box. That being said a modified 40B can do what I need it to.

07/22/2016, 10:09 PM	#28
Sonyardo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: OC California Posts: 522	I just bought an inexpensive glass tank, took some measurements and had the baffles cut at a local glass shop.A tube of silicone , a little project and I've got a custom sized sump for under $100 The reason I did it this way is that I can customize the size of the compartments including the height of the baffles and where they are placed. It's also a very cost effective.

07/26/2016, 08:33 PM	#29
dwarf_angels31 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: O-H I-O Posts: 67	Built my own . It was fun and cheap and got to decide all my own measurements Sent from my HTC6535LVW using Tapatalk

07/27/2016, 06:10 AM	#30
FISHRIPROCK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 72	That's good looking work right there. Have decided to go the same route with a 75 gallon. Received all the glass yesterday. Will probably build it today. Thanks for all the replies.

07/27/2016, 07:39 AM	#32
FISHRIPROCK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 72	That's pretty smart Ron. You don't come across 18" x 8' tanks everyday.

07/27/2016, 07:11 PM	#35
pepcrylic Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 49	My sump is simple. 60'' X 30'' X 16''. It is connected to a 48'' X 24'' X 24'' tank with 2, 2'' bulkheads. Two filter socks. My skimmer is external as is my return pump. I made it this way so I am able to do a WC with out haveing to turn off anything. I have a very large space for Macros, Dont have to worry about skimmer water height, It also allows me to run the sump water level higher than normal , and still have room for water draining from the DT during a power outage. Build and design your own . It is worth the effort

07/28/2016, 06:24 AM	#37
FISHRIPROCK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 72	Wow that's impressive.

07/28/2016, 10:05 AM	#39
FISHRIPROCK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 72	May have to call trigger just to see..

07/28/2016, 11:39 AM	#40
trmiv Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,082	Man I had no idea trigger would do that. I would have went with them! Luckily I can remove my sump while the tank is running. So maybe in a year or two I'll be upgrading __________________ Current tank: Red Sea Reefer 350 Deluxe, Avast Marine Pegleg 180 skimmer, Gyre 150, Eheim 1262 return

07/28/2016, 11:53 AM	#41
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	A friend of mine (picscott) ordered the PVC sump from Advanced Acrylics. I was very impressed with their work. http://advancedacrylics.com/collecti...r-and-refugium __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

08/02/2016, 06:56 AM	#44
FISHRIPROCK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 72	AA stuff is nice for sure. Seems to be less $ then royal. But that's still a lot of money.

08/02/2016, 10:32 AM	#45
ArmanS Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 90713 Posts: 1,391	I have a dream box, top quality is an understatement when it comes to these. Those AA PVC Hybrid sumps look great. It's hard to tell what the savings are because he does not list the prices on the sumps, only the combo packages with ATO Res and Fuge. The dream boxes are much more affordable then most people actually think. For example, a 50"x20"x14" dream box would cost around $954 USD for the dream box. On RE's website it retails for $1,085. -19% Vat and x 1.10 USD to Euro Conversion it is around $950-975 USD for the sump, that size sump shipped to a local airport would probably be around $400-$500. Total around $1500. That includes 10 filter socks as well vs the 2 in the AA version. For the 48"x20"x15" PVC Sump from AA the price is only available in the combo package which is $2400 but includes a Fuge and ATO Res. Let's assume those are worth $600 for the Fuge and $400 for the Res, makes the price nearly identical. I am not sure if the price on John's website includes shipping, that would also make a difference. __________________ 120" x 34" x 30" 540g Build Starting Soon! Royal Exclusiv Dream Box Sump, 2 x 60" ATI LED/T5, DaStaCo CARx, Apex, Genesis, BK SM 250, 3 x RD 3 230w, UV, ATS, & Arid Reactor! Will have build thread so

08/02/2016, 11:46 AM	#46
Salty150 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1,345	Wow... didn't know there was someone making a knock-off of the Dreambox! Anyone know if they come plumbed and ready?