Where to get custom sumps made?
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shawnlx86
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Originally Posted by Johnbob
I'm just wondering if anyone knows where i can get a custom sump made for a reasonable price? i was going to use glasscages but I've heard some horror stories.
Thanks for any help.
{please dont link to sites that have advertisments for competitor sites on their site thank you, its against board policy} , MARK IS CURRENTLY BUILDING MINE. WHAT SIZE ARE YOU LOOKING, HE ONLY MAKES THEM SO BIG. MINE WILL BE 54" X 18" X 16" AND HE SAID THAT WAS THE BIGGEST HE COULD SHIP. THERES ALSO A PLACE IN NY THAT SELLS THEM, THEY'RE EXPENSIVE THOUGH. LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED THE NAME.
I'm just wondering if anyone knows where i can get a custom sump made for a reasonable price? i was going to use glasscages but I've heard some horror stories.
Thanks for any help.
{please dont link to sites that have advertisments for competitor sites on their site thank you, its against board policy} , MARK IS CURRENTLY BUILDING MINE. WHAT SIZE ARE YOU LOOKING, HE ONLY MAKES THEM SO BIG. MINE WILL BE 54" X 18" X 16" AND HE SAID THAT WAS THE BIGGEST HE COULD SHIP. THERES ALSO A PLACE IN NY THAT SELLS THEM, THEY'RE EXPENSIVE THOUGH. LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED THE NAME.
shawnlx86
Member
Originally Posted by Johnbob
Ok well after the replies I have decided to just make my own. I'm going to use a 30 Gallon Glass Aquarium and get 6 pieces of glass cut to make my baffles. If the width of the aquarium is 13 inches how wide should the glass pieces for the baffles be?
Thanks.
measure the inside depth and have it cut a bit smaller
Ok well after the replies I have decided to just make my own. I'm going to use a 30 Gallon Glass Aquarium and get 6 pieces of glass cut to make my baffles. If the width of the aquarium is 13 inches how wide should the glass pieces for the baffles be?
Thanks.
measure the inside depth and have it cut a bit smaller
johnbob
Member
What dimensions and what material would you like?
Here is a diagram with all of the dimensions also I would like it to be acrylic:
On the middle baffles, the height in inches is of the actual baffle. So on the left side the top of the middle baffle should be 11 inches from the bottom of the tank with the 1 inch gap and the top of the middle one on the right side would be 10 inches from the bottom.
Thanks again.
Here is a diagram with all of the dimensions also I would like it to be acrylic:
On the middle baffles, the height in inches is of the actual baffle. So on the left side the top of the middle baffle should be 11 inches from the bottom of the tank with the 1 inch gap and the top of the middle one on the right side would be 10 inches from the bottom.
Thanks again.
bellanavis
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If you still want some quotes for custom sumps, email me at BellaNavis@Aol.Com, I have several places that have just given me a quote.
eyebedam
Member
The sump design you posted is the exact design glasscages uses. I know there are horror stories on them but there are horror stories on all companies. I had glasscages build my custom 180 & have had nothing but a good experience thus far. I also got my sump there. They actually get the sump tanks from somewhere else then they add all the baffles there to your specs if you you decide to design it yourself. It just seems like people are really quick to bash GC They make alot of tanks & have a lot of happy customers as well.
johnbob
Member
Ok I have decided to make it myself. I'm getting the baffles cut and I need to know the width of them. I measured the inside of the tank I'm using for the sump and its 12" wall to wall on the inside. 13" including the glass. So should I get the baffles cut at 11.75" to give myself room for the silicone?
my way
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Get the glass cut to the closest tolerance you can. A 1/4" gap from the edge of the baffle to the inside of the tank is WAY to much to fill with silicone. How are you planning to hold the glass in place withan 1/8" gap on each side? It will be much harder to do and not as strong, let alone you will make a mess trying to fill that large a gap.