Show me your sumps

wheatgerm

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Looking for crafty sump ideas, I will be needing a sump in the 150-220 gallon ballpark but will have to fit under my stand, stand inside dems will be 20' long 25" front to back 36" tall. I can't find any used aquariums for a good price in this size range so I'm going to have to get creative. Been leaning towards plywood frame pond liner membrane but was wondering if anyone else has other ideas? Pics welcomed as well thanks
 

JK47

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This count? 72"x24"x30" 220 gallon sump in the back of my Chevy Tahoe for size reference..

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doomiedee

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It will definitely fit under that monster of a tank and its easily upgradable. I've seen a member use the same type of tower but a much bigger scale to filter a 1000+ gallon pond.

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wheatgerm

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It will definitely fit under that monster of a tank and its easily upgradable. I've seen a member use the same type of tower but a much bigger scale to filter a 1000+ gallon pond.

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I've been using x2- 50 gallon Rubbermaid totes for the sump on my 400 they do a fine job I just don't want to link 4 of them to get the capasity I need lol. I've been looking at stock water troughs but can't find one in the right dems..
 

wheatgerm

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haynchinook334

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I've been using x2- 50 gallon Rubbermaid totes for the sump on my 400 they do a fine job I just don't want to link 4 of them to get the capasity I need lol. I've been looking at stock water troughs but can't find one in the right dems..
You are looking for ideas for your 10'x30"x24" ""L"shape tank aren't you? :D



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Koteckn

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Here's some pics of my 30gal sump (with wet/dry trickle) filtering my 75gal SA/CA

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And here's some pictures of one of my other builds. A 10gal running a 29gal (no trickle)

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Hope these help your build.

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doomiedee

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I've been using x2- 50 gallon Rubbermaid totes for the sump on my 400 they do a fine job I just don't want to link 4 of them to get the capasity I need lol. I've been looking at stock water troughs but can't find one in the right dems..
i actually dont think it will take 4 totes to do the jobfrom what i remember it was 4 or 5 drawer tower with 2 totes or one tote.
i got that sump running a 75 and i can easily run piping and make another over flow and it will filter both my 40 breeder and 75.i mean its just an idea. it will be alot cheaper then buying a tank or sump to run
 
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