Woke up to a flood this morning - need some help!

[nickyblase]

Hopefully everyone isn't at NERAC right now - I need some help.

Woke up to a flood this morning, and when I was trying to re-fill the sump, discovered the reason for all the water on the floor was a HUGE crack on the back of the sump! No idea how it got there, but now I've got to get a new sump.

Only problem is that I'd like now to go with a larger sump than I had before if I can swing it. I had a 10g (display is a 38G w/a 36" AGA stand).

I've got a 20H that I'm going to try to use - but I think the only way I'll be able to get it in there is if I temporarily cut out either the front of back vertical center brace. Does anyone know if they are load bearing?

If they are and I can't do it this way, does anyone know what else I should use for a sump?

Thanks!

 

[G.T]

nicky you could quite easily use a rubber maid? many sizes available. plus I have a few 20 longs if you need 1.

 

[nickyblase]

I've looked for rubbermaids, and haven't been too lucky yet. Will keep trying though. Thanks Garry.

If I am unlucky finding one today, I may pm you for one of those 20 long's.

 

[stevenp]

You may be able to temporarily drain the water out, set the tank aside and quickly slip the 20h down through the top. I did this a couple times with my 20g nano and there were no problems. It was only empty for a couple minutes. I left the rock etc in place and a couple inches of water for the fish. Of course this is not an option if the stand has a center brace.

FWIW though, a 20 long would probably make a better sump than a 20h.

Steve

 

[nickyblase]

crap - just measured, and because of those vertical supports, I can't fit a 12" deep tank, limiting me to either another 10g or a 15 tall. Anyone happen to have a 15 tall kicking around?

 

[nickyblase]

think it would be possible to use epoxy on the inside and/or outside of the crack? Since it's just a sump, I don't really care how pretty it is.

 

[rharlow]

is it acrylic or glass?

 

[super cook]

I think you would need to stick a bit of glass or acrylic there if you want it to hold

 

[Reef55]

What are the dimensions you have available for a sump? At this point though, your best bet might be to run to your LFS and grab a new tank.

 

[lickwidspace]

crap - just measured, and because of those vertical supports, I can't fit a 12" deep tank, limiting me to either another 10g or a 15 tall. Anyone happen to have a 15 tall kicking around?

I have a 15tall sitting here doing nothing.
Its a ride from maine, but if you need it, its here.

Kenn

 

[nickyblase]

I'll call the LFS up here and see what they've got. I may just run sumpless for a couple days. I've added another ph in the display for some more flow. May add another.

Kenn - you going to the meeting next weekend?

 

[lickwidspace]

Kenn - you going to the meeting next weekend?

Yes I am. If you want me to bring it I will.

 

[nickyblase]

let me see if I can find someone to watch my little guy. I'll pm you.

Thanks!