Icecap 36XL Reef Sump/Refugium

ashish · 02/08/2017, 11:56 AM

Has anyone used this product? Icecap 36XL Reef Sump/Refugium - 36x23.5x16"

https://premiumaquatics.com/products...36x235x16.html

For the price and function I have never seen a better sump for modern reefer. It has a 12 Gallon ATO reservoir and large space for everything else. Seems to a be a new sump and with the DD probably not good fit for majority of set-ups

adam87 · 02/08/2017, 06:54 PM

I own the Icecap 36XL and I love it. Its perfect for my 180 mix reef tank.
I got my from premiumaquatics.com and I also did a review too.

blutang007 · 02/08/2017, 07:18 PM

I own the IceCap 30 Reef Sump. Awesome build quality and looks nice. I'll get some pics up later this evening.

blutang007 · 02/08/2017, 07:47 PM

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ashish · 02/08/2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by adam87

I own the Icecap 36XL and I love it. Its perfect for my 180 mix reef tank.
I got my from premiumaquatics.com and I also did a review too.

Adam87

Thats great, I have it sitting in my cart at Premium aquatics. I think its a no-brainer i've never seen a sump thats so practical -ever! Plus I can use it when I upgrade

Does the refugium get fed from the drain pipe or passively from the skimmer only?

ashish · 02/08/2017, 08:30 PM

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Thats a great looking setup. I better make the purchase b4 Icecap increases the prices.

BTW- who made you T-slot stand? I am in the market for one and got a quote for $500. Kind of higher than I was expecting for a 42" long stand.

theMerchant · 02/09/2017, 11:50 PM

$500 For 80/20 stand is cheap for 42 in

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ashish · 02/10/2017, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by theMerchant

$500 For 80/20 stand is cheap for 42 in

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Yeah, some other person told me same. I am going to order it tomorrow. I guess it worth it when you fit a large sump thats 24" wide.

blutang007 · 02/10/2017, 07:17 AM

Hi ashish. Wow $500 is really cheap! Are your sure you got the right sizing. Mine Is 36x36x30H total cost was $1500 around $1100 usd. All bought locally here from Bosch t slot.

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ashish · 02/10/2017, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by blutang007

Hi ashish. Wow $500 is really cheap! Are your sure you got the right sizing. Mine Is 36x36x30H total cost was $1500 around $1100 usd. All bought locally here from Bosch t slot.

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Hey - Wow are you sure its not steel?

I am assuming you had to spend more money to finish the stand?

The stand I got a quote for is exactly as base of tank - 42"LX26"W and height I wanted is 38"H. Actually is $489 not including shipping.

ashish · 02/14/2017, 09:57 PM

Wow this is a special sump really is designed for the modern reefer.
I have not put up pictures since the photobucket days so will figure this one out.

ashish · 02/14/2017, 09:58 PM

ashish · 02/25/2017, 04:36 PM

The thing I don't like on the sump is they come with 2 X 1' drains. My Ghost overflow has 3 X 1.5" drains (1 emergency). I Plan on using at Vectra M1 pump and figured may as well have burst of power to stir up the tank now and then.. Since the vectra and sump are white and blue, I figured I should buy some blue PVC and white fittings and make it look good - I was sold on that. until I saw how much it would cost to run the 3 X1.5 PVC. Return line will not need much

However, I am considering using a PVC flex pipe and connecting it with Unions to the overflow - which will be hard plumbed about 10".

I've not seen many people use these blue flexpipe but I am strongly considering 3 of these for my drain and just using a reducer to take it to the sump.

Does anyone have flexible drain on their sumps?

lionfish300 · 02/26/2017, 02:44 PM

I am thinking about the 48XL for my 375 gallons reef, beside the overflow from my DT 3x 2" and this sump only have 2x 1". Do you guys think it would work for my set up. Right now what I have is 75 Gallons stock aquarium with external Reeflo Dart return pump

ashish · 02/28/2017, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lionfish300

I am thinking about the 48XL for my 375 gallons reef, beside the overflow from my DT 3x 2" and this sump only have 2x 1". Do you guys think it would work for my set up. Right now what I have is 75 Gallons stock aquarium with external Reeflo Dart return pump

The sump will work for sure = but for your size tank id recommend cutting larger holes around the existing 1" holes. If you have more drains you'll have to make more holes. My overflow has 3 X 1.5" drains w/ 1 emergency i'll run into the middle chamber. since my tank is 115 I just reduced overflow drain to 1".

ashish · 02/28/2017, 10:01 PM

They use regular PVC fittings so you can just buy larger size fittings without issue

lionfish300 · 03/02/2017, 04:38 PM

You think I can drill for a bulkhead for my external return pump?

Kyl · 03/02/2017, 07:53 PM

It's just acrylic, no reason why you couldn't.

sibetank · 09/26/2019, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ashish

Thats a great looking setup. I better make the purchase b4 Icecap increases the prices.

BTW- who made you T-slot stand? I am in the market for one and got a quote for $500. Kind of higher than I was expecting for a 42" long stand.

Did you panel your stand yourself or go with their 4mm plastic panels? Thanks!

cvrle1 · 09/28/2019, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sibetank

Did you panel your stand yourself or go with their 4mm plastic panels? Thanks!

Considering ashish hasnt been on rc in almost a year, and this thread being over 2 years old, dont think you will get a response.

02/08/2017, 11:56 AM	#1
ashish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bridgewater NJ Posts: 500	Icecap 36XL Reef Sump/Refugium Has anyone used this product? Icecap 36XL Reef Sump/Refugium - 36x23.5x16" https://premiumaquatics.com/products...36x235x16.html For the price and function I have never seen a better sump for modern reefer. It has a 12 Gallon ATO reservoir and large space for everything else. Seems to a be a new sump and with the DD probably not good fit for majority of set-ups

02/08/2017, 07:18 PM	#3
blutang007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 73	Hi I own the IceCap 30 Reef Sump. Awesome build quality and looks nice. I'll get some pics up later this evening.

02/09/2017, 11:50 PM	#7
theMerchant Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pomona Posts: 299	$500 For 80/20 stand is cheap for 42 in Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ My 150g SCA Build http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24994066#post24994066 Current Tank Info: 150g SCA

02/08/2017, 06:54 PM	#2
adam87 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: IL Posts: 812	I own the Icecap 36XL and I love it. Its perfect for my 180 mix reef tank. I got my from premiumaquatics.com and I also did a review too.

02/08/2017, 07:47 PM	#4
blutang007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 73	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/10/2017, 07:17 AM	#9
blutang007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 73	Hi ashish. Wow $500 is really cheap! Are your sure you got the right sizing. Mine Is 36x36x30H total cost was $1500 around $1100 usd. All bought locally here from Bosch t slot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/14/2017, 09:57 PM	#11
ashish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bridgewater NJ Posts: 500	Wow this is a special sump really is designed for the modern reefer. I have not put up pictures since the photobucket days so will figure this one out.

02/14/2017, 09:58 PM	#12
ashish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bridgewater NJ Posts: 500

02/25/2017, 04:36 PM	#13
ashish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bridgewater NJ Posts: 500	The thing I don't like on the sump is they come with 2 X 1' drains. My Ghost overflow has 3 X 1.5" drains (1 emergency). I Plan on using at Vectra M1 pump and figured may as well have burst of power to stir up the tank now and then.. Since the vectra and sump are white and blue, I figured I should buy some blue PVC and white fittings and make it look good - I was sold on that. until I saw how much it would cost to run the 3 X1.5 PVC. Return line will not need much However, I am considering using a PVC flex pipe and connecting it with Unions to the overflow - which will be hard plumbed about 10". I've not seen many people use these blue flexpipe but I am strongly considering 3 of these for my drain and just using a reducer to take it to the sump. Does anyone have flexible drain on their sumps?

02/26/2017, 02:44 PM	#14
lionfish300 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 795	I am thinking about the 48XL for my 375 gallons reef, beside the overflow from my DT 3x 2" and this sump only have 2x 1". Do you guys think it would work for my set up. Right now what I have is 75 Gallons stock aquarium with external Reeflo Dart return pump

02/28/2017, 10:01 PM	#16
ashish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bridgewater NJ Posts: 500	They use regular PVC fittings so you can just buy larger size fittings without issue

03/02/2017, 04:38 PM	#17
lionfish300 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 795	You think I can drill for a bulkhead for my external return pump?

03/02/2017, 07:53 PM	#18
Kyl Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 93	It's just acrylic, no reason why you couldn't.