Custom Sump Builder

[40gal]

I've had a new sump on my wish list for some time now. I'm getting to the point where I'm ready to pull the trigger.

I saw some really nice sumps about a year ago from aquaboxaquariums. I contacted them and got some very professional blueprints back from them of example sumps, along with some rough pricing.

Now that I look them up, it looks like they may be out of business. I believe they were down in the Richmond, VA area, which I could even drive down to pick up. I tried contacting them back at the email address I had but haven't heard anything back yet.

Are there any good sump builders that offer reasonable pricing that anyone recommends? I'd prefer something located closer to me (greater DC area).

 

[EllisJuan]

Advanced Acrylics is building one for me that I should be receiving first half of next week. I'll post some pictures when I get it.

 

[shifty51008]

Not in your area but you can check out melevesreef

 

[mushumatt]

+1 for melev he is a great guy and does some great work.

 

[40gal]

Melev is a good guy. I've actually worked with Marc in the past. It was back when he was just getting started in the 2003/2004 timeframe. That's an option that I haven't ruled out, but I'd like to find something a little closer if possible.

 

[drew930]

I would go with Melevsreef. I have heard nothing but great reviews about him. Advanced Acrylics has terrible communication. When you want to order or get a quote, they are quick. But if they build it wrong or you have a problem they never respond. They were supposed to build me a dosing container, and they never did. I paid for the sump and dosing container upfront and I never received the dosing container, and they did not communicate back. I tested this theory awhile back and sent a message saying I wanted something built and I got an email rather quickly, then when I said, hey thanks for replying for the first time in a year, they never responded again lol Advanced Acrylics has some nice stuff, but poor poor communication. Just my experience.

 

[40gal]

Thanks for the feedback. I take it no one has any info on aqua box aquariums in Richmond, VA? I'm leaving my options open for now, but since I have personal experience with Melev I may go back that route.