Buying a new sump. Question before ordering.....

[Scuba Dan]

Looking to get a new sump for my tank. I found a on-line vendor who has the ProFlex Model 4 on sale for $217.49 and free shipping. Before I order the sump, does anybody have a suggestion on a better sump in the same price range?
Thanks.....

 

[luisagos]

Buy a 40 gallon breeder, you can get them on sale for $40 at petco, or use one for about the same.
Get some glass cut up and put the baffles in yourself. Buy some sock holders.
All less then $100 and much better then what your looking at.

That sump is very high, the 40 gallon breeder has the perfect size for a sump.
I design my sump differently from most, I am willing to share my design if your interested.

 

[Scuba Dan]

luisagos, Thanks for the reply. I tried the DIY sump. What I didn't like was the pipe going into my sump would make a mess. Salt creep everywhere. I like the way the ProFlex is somewhat closed/sealed off to help keep the mess to a minimum.

 

[aquaticartist]

Check these out. Made locally. Last I saw there were several local shops in the area carrying their products.

https://www.facebook.com/tsunami.acrylics?fref=ts

 

[Scuba Dan]

Thanks for the reply. I checked into Tsunami sumps. Very nice sumps but the cost was significantly more compared to the ProFlex.