Where to order a custom sump

DogueDeBordeaux · 04/19/2012, 09:42 AM

Where are some places to order a custom sump? I want to maximize the space in my stand.

Plato · 04/19/2012, 09:46 AM

My Reef Creations

patsfan1130 · 04/19/2012, 09:54 AM

melev does some great work

ek9vboi · 04/19/2012, 09:55 AM

Why not look into buying a reg. glass tank and building it the way you want? Unless cost isn't an issue.

DogueDeBordeaux · 04/19/2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ek9vboi

Why not look into buying a reg. glass tank and building it the way you want? Unless cost isn't an issue.

I did that before, and it turned good. The cost also adds up doing it yourself with a small glass tank. Holesaw for drilling holes, glass dividers and top cut (also hole drilled in top piece for inlet).
I have been on the look out for a large used glass tank local.

EasyEd77 · 04/19/2012, 10:21 AM

Have you looked at lifereef.com?

jleichtman · 04/19/2012, 10:28 AM

I will second MyReefCreations (MRC), I just got word that my sump is completed and I can't wait to fill it up!!! I've seen the work they have done for others and it is a very professional job.

EDIT: Speaking of MRC, I just received an E-Mail from Raj and here is a teaser photo from the fabrication floor. My sump is 26" x 26" x 15" for scale.

swanny · 04/19/2012, 12:49 PM

+1 on lifereef. Jeff does awesome work.

bnumair · 04/19/2012, 01:03 PM

glasscages makes them too.

jleichtman · 04/19/2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bnumair

glasscages makes them too.

Use the search function here on Reef Central. There has been VERY mixed reviews for GlassCages by many members. I haven't ever seen a tank in person but do some research first before you make a decision regardless to the vendor you end up choosing.

doakota1 · 04/19/2012, 01:12 PM

mine is from melev check out my build thread

BigBoi5680 · 05/23/2012, 12:28 PM

I would like to have one custom made from Melev, I've emailed twice but haven't heard back yet, is he still making them?

jleichtman · 05/23/2012, 12:31 PM

I would contact Raj (raj@myreefcreations.com) to get one made. Shipping from Atlanta will be far less expensive then trying to get it shipped from Texas if he is still making them. He made one for me (Above) and it is top-notch.

Raj and I worked out the final design and they will do everything in their power to make you exact what you want.

drew2007 · 05/23/2012, 01:25 PM

Trigger systems will custom a sump for you. Good quality sumps.

wheelman76 · 05/23/2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by drew2007

trigger systems will custom a sump for you. Good quality sumps.

+1

klwheat · 05/23/2012, 01:41 PM

I have a trigger system rube elite sump. If their custom work is the same quality, you'll be pleased. How big are you wanting to go?

BigBoi5680 · 05/23/2012, 07:48 PM

Im thinking along the lines of about 80 gallons worth of sump/fuge/return.

D-Nak · 05/24/2012, 12:02 PM

Have you seen the new Dreambox sumps by Royal Exclusiv? If cost isn't an option, these look really nice, and are completely customizable, down to the size of separate ATO or 2-part containers.

hector1010 · 05/31/2012, 01:01 PM

Trigger systems will custom a sump for you. Good quality sumps.
IM VERY HAPPY WITH MY TRIGGER SUMP. I HAVE THE RUBY 36
GREAT SUMPS.

OneReef · 05/31/2012, 01:13 PM

Trigger, melev, lifereef

jjk_reef00 · 05/31/2012, 01:51 PM

envision acrylics

ut_vols13 · 05/31/2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Nak

Have you seen the new Dreambox sumps by Royal Exclusiv? If cost isn't an option, these look really nice, and are completely customizable, down to the size of separate ATO or 2-part containers.

Where are these sold in the US?

drtrash · 05/31/2012, 02:37 PM

I had melev build sump and envision build tank both quality. would of had envision build but didn't know he did that

OregonReefer2 · 05/31/2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jjk_reef00

envision acrylics

+1

I'm lucky enough that these guys are just across town... Top quality work

Itsanaddiction · 08/27/2012, 11:14 PM

Hey OregonReefer I just had a quick question for you. I'm up in Ft. Lewis, WA and I go down to Oregon about every four months and just wanted to know where these guys at? I really would like to have someone to do my sump but up here in WA I am having a hard time finding any LFS that has anything great or anything at all. So maybe you can tell me a few spots down there since no sales tax! Thanks

04/19/2012, 09:42 AM	#1
DogueDeBordeaux Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Shelby,NC USA Posts: 760	Where to order a custom sump Where are some places to order a custom sump? I want to maximize the space in my stand. __________________ Scott

04/19/2012, 09:46 AM	#2
Plato Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NC Posts: 638	My Reef Creations __________________ Genesis 2:28 God blessed them and said to them,"Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." Current Tank Info: 275 starphire, 3 x 400 watt MH + 4 x 80 watt T5's, 2 x MP 60 + 2 x MP 40, Orca 250 skimmer, CADS filter head (SeaVisions), ProCal Ca reactor, GHL controlled.

04/19/2012, 09:54 AM	#3
patsfan1130 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woburn, Ma Posts: 2,010	melev does some great work __________________ My cat's breath smells like cat food Member of the Boston Reefers Society Current Tank Info: 75g lps, 90g sps, 120g mixed, 180 nem tank, 300g reef, 600g up & coming reef

04/19/2012, 10:21 AM	#6
EasyEd77 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Ramon Posts: 437	Have you looked at lifereef.com? __________________ 75 gallon AGA with Lifereef compact refugium 2 sump, 2 T5 HO w/individual reflector and 2 175 watt MH canopy retrofit kit, GEO 612 calcium reactor with masterflex, and litermeter 3 water exchange system.

04/19/2012, 10:28 AM	#7
jleichtman Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 252	I will second MyReefCreations (MRC), I just got word that my sump is completed and I can't wait to fill it up!!! I've seen the work they have done for others and it is a very professional job. EDIT: Speaking of MRC, I just received an E-Mail from Raj and here is a teaser photo from the fabrication floor. My sump is 26" x 26" x 15" for scale. Last edited by jleichtman; 04/19/2012 at 11:23 AM.

04/19/2012, 09:55 AM	#4
ek9vboi Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 3,027	Why not look into buying a reg. glass tank and building it the way you want? Unless cost isn't an issue.

04/19/2012, 12:49 PM	#8
swanny Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: denver Posts: 406	+1 on lifereef. Jeff does awesome work. __________________ 120 gallon soon to be (hopefully) sps dominant. Current Tank Info: 120g rr

04/19/2012, 01:03 PM	#9
bnumair Dr. Reef at ur service Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 7,751 Blog Entries: 15	glasscages makes them too. __________________ Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE

04/19/2012, 01:12 PM	#11
doakota1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: upstate n.y. Posts: 329	mine is from melev check out my build thread __________________ The Bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten current tank info 48x24x18 starphire rimless from miracles swc 160 extreme : marc melev m style sump 36x22x16 ATI 8x39 power module :Ecotech Marine Vortech MP40w ES pump Apex controller Current Tank Info: new 90 gal build

05/23/2012, 12:28 PM	#12
BigBoi5680 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cordova, Tn Posts: 187	I would like to have one custom made from Melev, I've emailed twice but haven't heard back yet, is he still making them?

05/23/2012, 12:31 PM	#13
jleichtman Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 252	I would contact Raj (raj@myreefcreations.com) to get one made. Shipping from Atlanta will be far less expensive then trying to get it shipped from Texas if he is still making them. He made one for me (Above) and it is top-notch. Raj and I worked out the final design and they will do everything in their power to make you exact what you want.

05/23/2012, 01:25 PM	#14
drew2007 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 976	Trigger systems will custom a sump for you. Good quality sumps. __________________ 110g rimless, Elite Aquatics sump, JNS ConeS Co2, ATI Sunpower, Vortech, Digital Aquatics RKE

05/23/2012, 01:41 PM	#16
klwheat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 676	I have a trigger system rube elite sump. If their custom work is the same quality, you'll be pleased. How big are you wanting to go? __________________ 180 Gallon Mixed reef President/Co-founder Running4Trisomy A Butterfly's Touch

05/23/2012, 07:48 PM	#17
BigBoi5680 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cordova, Tn Posts: 187	Im thinking along the lines of about 80 gallons worth of sump/fuge/return.

05/24/2012, 12:02 PM	#18
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	Have you seen the new Dreambox sumps by Royal Exclusiv? If cost isn't an option, these look really nice, and are completely customizable, down to the size of separate ATO or 2-part containers.

05/31/2012, 01:01 PM	#19
hector1010 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 7	Trigger systems will custom a sump for you. Good quality sumps. IM VERY HAPPY WITH MY TRIGGER SUMP. I HAVE THE RUBY 36 GREAT SUMPS.

05/31/2012, 01:13 PM	#20
OneReef Reef Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the great South Posts: 3,218	Trigger, melev, lifereef

05/31/2012, 01:51 PM	#21
jjk_reef00 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,476	envision acrylics __________________ I need more fish tank appliances! --Ed Current Tank Info: 375 FOWLR

05/31/2012, 02:37 PM	#23
drtrash Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,178	I had melev build sump and envision build tank both quality. would of had envision build but didn't know he did that

08/27/2012, 11:14 PM	#25
Itsanaddiction Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: JBLM Posts: 16	Hey OregonReefer I just had a quick question for you. I'm up in Ft. Lewis, WA and I go down to Oregon about every four months and just wanted to know where these guys at? I really would like to have someone to do my sump but up here in WA I am having a hard time finding any LFS that has anything great or anything at all. So maybe you can tell me a few spots down there since no sales tax! Thanks Last edited by Itsanaddiction; 08/27/2012 at 11:18 PM. Reason: Misspelling