local custom sump builders?

[DrDNA]

hey all,

I am thinking about maybe making a custom sump setup or just buying like a 50 breeder and trying to drill some holes for bulkheads. Does anyone know of someone local who would do a custom acrylic sump? I'd try doing it myself but I don't have a table saw to cut the acrylic sheets straight enough.

 

[BodiBuilt]

If Marysville is within your range call Rob @ Underwater Paradise @ (530)743-7373
He's got several in stock and can have them made to spec... : )
~Tell him you heard about him on R/C...

(Plus he's got some nice frag's)

 

[jtarmitage]

Keith Grandt is another. Gotfin here on RC.

 

[BodiBuilt]

Rob has offered to meet me half way before which goes to show his good customer service!
www.underwaterparadiseinc.com

 

[kdblove_99]

Keith is a good source.

What About Lifereef, I know you have other products from Jeff. he builds it to last. But you do pay for it, boy do you pay for it

 

[DrDNA]

Thanks everyone. Looks like I have some phone calls to make I may contact Jeff at Lifereef, I have two of his systems already, and the workmanship is definitely top quality, but pricey like Davey said.
I am kind of thinking about making sort of second sump for my tank that can sit on the other side of the wall behind my tank where I'd have a lot more room to service the protein skimmer. It would be something simple enough to handle one (or both) of the standpipes from the tank, room for the skimmer and external pump, and a gravity return to the same sump under the tank. I have a fairly good idea of what I want for a design already. Crawling under the stand to work on it is getting old!