Large Plastic Sump - Where to get?
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Topic: Large Plastic Sump - Where to get?
Posted By: Jeffatpm
Subject: Large Plastic Sump - Where to get?
Date Posted: June 09 2012 at 1:28pm
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We are planning to move soon and I'm getting pieces ready for having the sump in the basement. I've seen at places like Bird World under their fish tank, Big plastic containers that they use as a sump. I think one would be perfect for what I'm looking to do, where do you get those or something similar? Thanks Kevin ------------- 210 Reef with loads of LEDS Large Fishey Room Located Near Jordan Landing in West Jordan. |
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Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: June 09 2012 at 5:03pm
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Walmart is a great place for the inexpensive storage tubs that work great and last a long time. They can be reinforced with a simple wood collar to keep them from bowing out. The heavy duty tubs/water troughs are at farm supply stores and industrial container distributors. If you are going to spend the high price for a water trough, might as well consider a used 55 or 75 gal aquarium. Personally, I liked having a 40 gal breeder tank for a Refugium. It's nice to be able to see into it.  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: June 09 2012 at 5:39pm
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Take into consideration your watee volume, the bigger the pump the more water to drain the more that air gets intrduced and has to settle out before it goes to the return pump. A simple water container or storage bin isnt allways the best alternative, contact tyler at elite aquatics ------------- Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected] |
Posted By: Jeffatpm
Date Posted: June 09 2012 at 6:48pm
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I thinking something bigger than 100 gallons, this will support two 210 tanks and a few small. I want lots of macro growing and the equipment. ------------- 210 Reef with loads of LEDS Large Fishey Room Located Near Jordan Landing in West Jordan. |
Posted By: badfinger
Date Posted: June 09 2012 at 7:05pm
| IFA and cal ranch carry them...they are horse trough water bins |
Posted By: McClure
Date Posted: June 09 2012 at 7:15pm
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Somebody has a trough already set up for a pump, on the board right now....
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Posted By: Jeffatpm
Date Posted: June 09 2012 at 11:47pm
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I couldn't find it McClure ------------- 210 Reef with loads of LEDS Large Fishey Room Located Near Jordan Landing in West Jordan. |