Sump too big

[cmc0814]

Hey,
I had this wonderful idea of using a 55 as a sump for a 100 gallon tank. Well, this wonderful idea fell through when I put the tank next to the stand. It turns out the stand door opening is only 3 or 4 inches taller than the 55 gallon. So that won't work. But I was thinking about putting 4x4's as a frame underneath the stand, and it will lift it up. There is an opening underneath the stand. Do you think that there is any chance of it shifting if I screw it in the best that I can? Or would I be better off using a smaller tank. And what would be an acceptable size tank for a sump/refugium on a 100 gallon. Thanks!

-Chris

 

[pwhitby]

i think you would be fine. And as far as sumps go..........the bigger the better

 

[TheMcs]

That's what I did with both my 58's, couldn't fit a decent skimmer under the stand. Used 2 4x4s and then trimmed it out. Here's the 1st one I did.

Also raises the tank to an easier viewing level. 55s are still PITA sumps because of their height. A 40 long would be a lot easier.

 

[TheMcs]

Here's the end result;

 

[pwhitby]

That looks really nice.

Thanks

 

[mskohl]

That was perfect timing Mcs. That looks good and I was thinking about doing that.