Learn From My Mistake...

Troselaw

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I received my new Elite Aquatics sump back in December... and, have been waiting to have the time to install.
 

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This is how my morning started...
 

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Then I disconnected my existing plumbing...
 

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Then... I guess I didn’t measure very well...
 

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After getting a little helpful advice...
 

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After nearly 12 hours...
 

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Lol, I enjoy the solution.

There is no way to get mine out of my stand without removing the tank, due to that same issue. Sumps just don't bend around braces well.
 
Hmmm wish I had thought of that! I couldn't figure out how to fit my dream sump under my 75 gallon basement tank w/out destroying the integrity of the stand... I am now the proud owner of a 180 gallon reef. Set up 5 days ago. New stand completely opens up in the front!

If I knew would I have upraded? I think so.
 

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