Sump recommendations for shallow depth stand
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phg1960
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Not knowing your other limitations, it's hard to say. Here's a link to a site that list aquarium dimensions.
http://www.aquariumdimensions.com/
http://www.aquariumdimensions.com/
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You can do a custom acrylic sump. The concerning thing about 12" of depth to work with is how will you be able to fit a good enough skimmer in there. Of course, more info like what's your display tank size will help.
bill120mph
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just be sure whatever size you manage to fit can handle the extra volume of water if power goes out or you shut pumps and skimmers off to feed.
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Matt W
Chemist
Thanks for all the feedback so far, especially considering my lazy initial post... I will also start a build thread for this project soon.
I currently have a 8 g Nano reef and multiple planted tanks, but this is my first foray into sumps; so adive is needed.
The project will involve break-down of my current display tank (high tech planted), keeping many of the ecotech products and other current equipment used on the tank currently in the photo below:
Tank Dimensions: 30" x 16" X 18" (35 g / 480 L)
Here is here the stand and dimensions in the photo below. I have about 20-22" x 12" usage space to work with after center panel is removed.
To fit the sump, I plan to remove the center panel and add additional bracing.
I plan to use a Mame M overflow, one or two in parallel (TBD), and found one sump for consideration, the UP22 SUMPRO SUMP - SKIMZ which is 22” L x 12” W x 15” H but it would not leave much space length wise.
I would love some any suggestions! I would prefer to keep the stand, but would consider a new one custom built too. Thanks! I've added some other equipment I am considering for use below.
Tank: Low-iron rimless 30" x 16" X 18" (35 g / 480 L) [current]
Stand: see above
Lighting: EcoTech Radion XW30 1st gen [current] (upgrade to wide angle TIR lens)
Power Heads: MP10W [current], add second MP10W QD
ATO: Tunze 5017 [current]
Controller: add Apex Netptune
Dosing: 2 BRS pumps [current]
Sump: HELP NEEDED (UP22 Sumpro Sump - Skimz?, custom?)
Return pump: TBD (SYNCRA SILENT 3.5 PUMP (660 GPH) - SICCE will fit in Skimz sump, would prefer VertaM if I could fit)
Overflow: Mame M (1 or 2)
Skimmer: considering COMLINE DOC SKIMMER 9012 DC - TUNZE
I currently have a 8 g Nano reef and multiple planted tanks, but this is my first foray into sumps; so adive is needed.
The project will involve break-down of my current display tank (high tech planted), keeping many of the ecotech products and other current equipment used on the tank currently in the photo below:
Tank Dimensions: 30" x 16" X 18" (35 g / 480 L)
Here is here the stand and dimensions in the photo below. I have about 20-22" x 12" usage space to work with after center panel is removed.
To fit the sump, I plan to remove the center panel and add additional bracing.
I plan to use a Mame M overflow, one or two in parallel (TBD), and found one sump for consideration, the UP22 SUMPRO SUMP - SKIMZ which is 22” L x 12” W x 15” H but it would not leave much space length wise.
I would love some any suggestions! I would prefer to keep the stand, but would consider a new one custom built too. Thanks! I've added some other equipment I am considering for use below.
Tank: Low-iron rimless 30" x 16" X 18" (35 g / 480 L) [current]
Stand: see above
Lighting: EcoTech Radion XW30 1st gen [current] (upgrade to wide angle TIR lens)
Power Heads: MP10W [current], add second MP10W QD
ATO: Tunze 5017 [current]
Controller: add Apex Netptune
Dosing: 2 BRS pumps [current]
Sump: HELP NEEDED (UP22 Sumpro Sump - Skimz?, custom?)
Return pump: TBD (SYNCRA SILENT 3.5 PUMP (660 GPH) - SICCE will fit in Skimz sump, would prefer VertaM if I could fit)
Overflow: Mame M (1 or 2)
Skimmer: considering COMLINE DOC SKIMMER 9012 DC - TUNZE
this is me
I like turtles
Sounds good. Looks like you've been planning it for awhile. Going custom acrylic or build your own out of acrylic is the way to go.
