I'm switching over from a canister filter to a sump/refug in my 75g. After checking the measurements of the stand, I can only fit a 20g long into it. I was wondering if that would be good enough for my tank? Thank you everyone in advance!
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20longs are tough to make sumps out of... Their shallow shape presents some extra challenges in media placement & the water level is usually a bit shallow for my taste. It can certainly be done, but post up some of your design ideas before you start buying & glueing. Its much cheaper to do it right the first time.
rubbermaid tubs are also very customizable for size. I would invest in a tub and DIY it that way. Sure it look as good , but if you get more bio media in there due to the xtra height you could have it would be more efficiant
This is what I was thinking of from melevsreef.com
My stand has 2 draws with 2 doors below with out the center brace so its got a good opening but low on height only 15". The 20g is 12" high which gives me a little room to get my hand in there and I will have to remove the back part of a draw and leave the face of the draw with a hinge on the stand to get to my skimmer cup.
Thanks for the reply guys!
My stand has 2 draws with 2 doors below with out the center brace so its got a good opening but low on height only 15". The 20g is 12" high which gives me a little room to get my hand in there and I will have to remove the back part of a draw and leave the face of the draw with a hinge on the stand to get to my skimmer cup.
Thanks for the reply guys!
Thats probably a great design, but there's no mechanical media in there (obviously because its SW) & it looks a bit taller than your stand can accept...