Need sump idea's

sandman12 · 09/30/2017, 06:56 AM

I will be setting up a DB 80g rimless and need some ideas for a sump. The sump will hold a large filter sock, skimmer, return pump, ATO switch, and heaters. I will also have a UV sterilizer and maybe a GFO reactor hanging on the side.

I don't need or want a big sump. I'd like something 24-30" long and full width of the stand which is TBD. I have no problem building a sump out of a glass tank just have to find the right size tank.

TIA

mcgyvr · 09/30/2017, 07:37 AM

Go 40b

premilove · 09/30/2017, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Go 40b

I went custom on my DB 80. dimensions were 36x16x16. Go with the 40b if you can fit it in your stand. Otherwise, 20 long.

sandman12 · 09/30/2017, 10:01 AM

40b just seems bigger than I need. Is a trigger system ruby 30 worth it over a 40b?

Cheapreef · 09/30/2017, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Go 40b

Any good layouts for the 40B. I'm about 20hrs away from converting one to a sump for my new build, still can't decide on a layout. LOL

sandman12 · 09/30/2017, 05:56 PM

After some thought I will use a 40b. The far right 6" I'll partition off and make my ATO tank

09/30/2017, 06:56 AM	#1
sandman12 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bradenton,FL Posts: 2,056	Need sump idea's I will be setting up a DB 80g rimless and need some ideas for a sump. The sump will hold a large filter sock, skimmer, return pump, ATO switch, and heaters. I will also have a UV sterilizer and maybe a GFO reactor hanging on the side. I don't need or want a big sump. I'd like something 24-30" long and full width of the stand which is TBD. I have no problem building a sump out of a glass tank just have to find the right size tank. TIA __________________ Support aquaculture! Current Tank Info: 50g CAD lights cube in progress

09/30/2017, 07:37 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Go 40b __________________ Who me?

09/30/2017, 10:01 AM	#4
sandman12 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bradenton,FL Posts: 2,056	40b just seems bigger than I need. Is a trigger system ruby 30 worth it over a 40b? __________________ Support aquaculture! Current Tank Info: 50g CAD lights cube in progress

09/30/2017, 05:56 PM	#6
sandman12 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bradenton,FL Posts: 2,056	After some thought I will use a 40b. The far right 6" I'll partition off and make my ATO tank __________________ Support aquaculture! Current Tank Info: 50g CAD lights cube in progress