Sump for my 46 gallon bow front

[keith5]

Okay well I'm pretty much sick of my HOB protein skimmer. Between the bubbles and the noise it's been nothing but trouble.

So, I guess I really want a sump setup. Since my tank is a bow front, the dimensions of my stand are kind of strange. I'm looking for something that could fit in here, it can't be more than 10" deep.

Also suggestions for an overflow box and return pump would be awesome

 

[corals b 4 bills]

I had a 46 bow and I'm pretty sure I had an 18 tall under it (I might have removed and replaced the center support to get it in) If I had pictures on this computer I'd post it for you.

 

[keith5]

What are the dimensions on that? Pictures would be great.

 

[Todd March]

If money isn't a big factor, Lifereef (lifereef.com) can make you something up. They make a standard sump model in their line that is only 9" wide I think, that fits underneath the 72g bowfronts--they made this model up specifically for the odd shaped cabinets of bowfronts. They are very good with custom sumps, but not the cheapest around...

 

[FranktheTankTx]

I owned a AGA 46g bow tank once. I purchased a 18g glass tank which was 20x10x20 and used it for sump/refugium. I put glass baffles in it, and for a total price of about $50.

It's very doable.

 

[rolodex1]

Here is my sump

Here is my sump

 

[rolodex1]

another pic

another pic

 

[rolodex1]

FTS

FTS

 

[kolosy]

hey rolodex - where'd you get the canopy?