Sump for 60 gallon cube

Rpierce · 01/13/2016, 12:53 PM

I am looking for ideas for a sump for my 60 gallon cube. I currently am just using a 10 gallon aquarium with a baffle to keep the water level steady for the skimmer. I want to add a refugium and more water volume if possible. Any suggestions? Pictures of yours would be great.

Thanks,
-Rick

Wazzel · 01/13/2016, 01:09 PM

I got one custom built to maximize the usable space. Not much space under the stand to use a standard 20 tank.

Catgirl29 · 01/13/2016, 02:06 PM

Since my stand was open at the back and I wanted a fuge with a sump, I went with the Eshopps R-200. It sticks out the back but does everything I want -

Before that, this fuge (that I bought on eBay) fit well but didn't have the fuge. I did have to use a more compact pump with this one as the return pump chamber was so narrow. I'll be selling this one soon.

(Aqualine 12 Gallon Sump - 19"Lx10"Wx15"H)

Esage · 01/13/2016, 03:30 PM

I'm running a eshopps nano refugium sump on a 68g half cylinder

Rpierce · 01/13/2016, 03:58 PM

Even with sumps this small, what types of skimmers are you guys using? I am using a SWC Cone Skimmer that is awesome but is IMO too big for this aquarium/sump.

Catgirl29 · 01/13/2016, 04:08 PM

I'm using a Coralife Cone Skimmer for 75 gallons. I've had someone disparage me for using it but it works well for me and has fit in both sumps.

trmiv · 01/13/2016, 05:03 PM

I have a 15g standard aquarium converted to a sump under my 60. I don't use a refugium so I just have an intake /skimmer compartment and a return section. I'm using a JNS/Aquamaxx Cones CO-1

lueleon · 01/14/2016, 09:27 AM

These guys build really nice sumps. I ordered mines to maximize space in my stand and am really happy with it

http://advancedacrylics.com

lueleon · 01/14/2016, 09:31 AM

http://advancedacrylics.com

lueleon · 01/14/2016, 09:34 AM

I got my sump from advancedacrylics.com I gave them measurements to maximize space in stand and they built it to perfection. I'm happy

trmiv · 01/14/2016, 09:35 AM

Man those advanced acrylics sumps are nice and priced right. I've been looking to dump this 15g glass sump for something that maximizes my under stand space.

Dammit I may be spending money again.

Rpierce · 01/14/2016, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lueleon

I got my sump from advancedacrylics.com I gave them measurements to maximize space in stand and they built it to perfection. I'm happy

Very Nice! I may have to check them out.

lueleon · 01/14/2016, 09:39 AM

My advice is look around and see what fancies your taste. I once seen a hard plumbed sump that I just had to have. I weighed the pros and cons but ultimately it is what I decided on. Good luck with your search!

01/13/2016, 12:53 PM	#1
Rpierce Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Little River, SC Posts: 742	Sump for 60 gallon cube I am looking for ideas for a sump for my 60 gallon cube. I currently am just using a 10 gallon aquarium with a baffle to keep the water level steady for the skimmer. I want to add a refugium and more water volume if possible. Any suggestions? Pictures of yours would be great. Thanks, -Rick

01/13/2016, 01:09 PM	#2
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	I got one custom built to maximize the usable space. Not much space under the stand to use a standard 20 tank. __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS

01/13/2016, 03:30 PM	#4
Esage Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Knoxville Posts: 526	I'm running a eshopps nano refugium sump on a 68g half cylinder __________________ Deep Blue 34 Gallon Shallow /AquaMaxx ConeS CO-1 Skimmer/ 2 Kessil A350w / Vortech MP10 / Sicce Syncra Silent 1.5 return pump /JBJ ATO / Eshopps RS-100 Sump /

01/13/2016, 05:03 PM	#7
trmiv Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,082	I have a 15g standard aquarium converted to a sump under my 60. I don't use a refugium so I just have an intake /skimmer compartment and a return section. I'm using a JNS/Aquamaxx Cones CO-1 __________________ Current tank: Red Sea Reefer 350 Deluxe, Avast Marine Pegleg 180 skimmer, Gyre 150, Eheim 1262 return

01/14/2016, 09:35 AM	#11
trmiv Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,082	Man those advanced acrylics sumps are nice and priced right. I've been looking to dump this 15g glass sump for something that maximizes my under stand space. Dammit I may be spending money again. __________________ Current tank: Red Sea Reefer 350 Deluxe, Avast Marine Pegleg 180 skimmer, Gyre 150, Eheim 1262 return

01/13/2016, 02:06 PM	#3
Catgirl29 Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 39	Since my stand was open at the back and I wanted a fuge with a sump, I went with the Eshopps R-200. It sticks out the back but does everything I want - Before that, this fuge (that I bought on eBay) fit well but didn't have the fuge. I did have to use a more compact pump with this one as the return pump chamber was so narrow. I'll be selling this one soon. (Aqualine 12 Gallon Sump - 19"Lx10"Wx15"H)

01/13/2016, 03:58 PM	#5
Rpierce Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Little River, SC Posts: 742	Even with sumps this small, what types of skimmers are you guys using? I am using a SWC Cone Skimmer that is awesome but is IMO too big for this aquarium/sump.

01/13/2016, 04:08 PM	#6
Catgirl29 Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 39	I'm using a Coralife Cone Skimmer for 75 gallons. I've had someone disparage me for using it but it works well for me and has fit in both sumps.

01/14/2016, 09:27 AM	#8
lueleon Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 13	These guys build really nice sumps. I ordered mines to maximize space in my stand and am really happy with it http://advancedacrylics.com

01/14/2016, 09:31 AM	#9
lueleon Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 13	http://advancedacrylics.com

01/14/2016, 09:34 AM	#10
lueleon Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 13	I got my sump from advancedacrylics.com I gave them measurements to maximize space in stand and they built it to perfection. I'm happy

01/14/2016, 09:39 AM	#13
lueleon Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 13	My advice is look around and see what fancies your taste. I once seen a hard plumbed sump that I just had to have. I weighed the pros and cons but ultimately it is what I decided on. Good luck with your search!