Sump Makeover

[glaudds]

Hey all,
After almost 8 years, I finally got rid on my "ghetto" (at least what some people have called it) rubbermaid sump. I converted an old acrylic tank into sump. Since it was the first time working with acrylic, I was pretty proud of my results. ..thought I'd like to share..
Sump before:

Sump area after:

More details here.....
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=825535

 

[818]

Is that the tank you got from me? Damn looks nice!!!!

Sam

 

[glaudds]

Close up right side:

Left side:

 

[glaudds]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7272886#post7272886 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by My F1sh R D34D!
Is that the tank you got from me? Damn looks nice!!!!

Sam

Hey Sam,
Thanks, it's not..I've got other plans for your tank. This was a 4 foot 50/55 gallon show tank (I think).

 

[glaudds]

For your reference, here's a shot of the whole sump...

 

[chalowolf]

Wheres the return pump??

 

[tptp279]

most likely in the middle, so are you running it without a sock?

 

[glaudds]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7287989#post7287989 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chalowolf
Wheres the return pump??

The bulkhead for the external pump is on the end of the sump behind the fuge. The pump is behind the ca and kalk reactors.
Here's a shot with the reactors removed.

tptp : I'm not running a sock...I'm too lazy to change and clean it.

 

[jeffreylam1132]

Hey glaudds, is that a euro-reef skimmer you have there?

 

[glaudds]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7294288#post7294288 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jeffreylam1132
Hey glaudds, is that a euro-reef skimmer you have there?

Actually it's the euro-reef knockoff that jeff's exotic fish sells....
It's the 6-2 version with the sedra 5000 pump.

 

[jeffreylam1132]

How much did you paid for it?

 

[JE]

nice job! it would look better if that ucla rug wasnt there.....

 

[rykwong]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7330871#post7330871 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jeffreylam1132
How much did you paid for it?

I think that skimmer is on sale right now at www.exoticfish.com for $230? You can upgrade to the needle wheel for another $30?

Rich

 

[glaudds]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7331897#post7331897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rykwong
I think that skimmer is on sale right now at www.exoticfish.com for $230? You can upgrade to the needle wheel for another $30?

Rich

Actually that price is for the 6-1 skimmer. The 6-2, which is taller, currently costs $325. I think I paid $275 over a year ago.

 

[glaudds]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7331657#post7331657 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jjb81speed
nice job! it would look better if that ucla rug wasnt there.....

Hey...no bruin haters in this thread!!

 

[Sohal11]

Very nicely done and very experienced to me. If you didn't mention that this is your first time working with acrylic, I wouldn't have known.

 

[jeffreylam1132]

I've checked exoticfish.com and the price for the CS6-2 is $399. Where do you guys see it for $325? Also, it says that it is backorder. Are they currently available at jeff's exotic if I go there?

 

[glaudds]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7336423#post7336423 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jeffreylam1132
I've checked exoticfish.com and the price for the CS6-2 is $399. Where do you guys see it for $325? Also, it says that it is backorder. Are they currently available at jeff's exotic if I go there?

The $325 is for Jeff's Pro skimmer...the euroreef knockoff. I think your're looking at his euroreef prices.

 

[glaudds]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7336139#post7336139 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sohal11
Very nicely done and very experienced to me. If you didn't mention that this is your first time working with acrylic, I wouldn't have known.

Thanks Sohal....I found that with any DIY, the success depends alot on the tools you have available.

 

[jeffreylam1132]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7336459#post7336459 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by glaudds
The $325 is for Jeff's Pro skimmer...the euroreef knockoff. I think your're looking at his euroreef prices.

I see, got it. How is that skimmer compared to the euro-reef?