Undecided on a sump....

[xxnonamexx]

I am still undecided what is the best bet for a sump for my 120gallon tank. I have a gift certificate to liveaquaria and was looking at sumps on there site. The Megaflow sump looks nice, they also have the Cyclone, CPR Aquatics, and Bio-Rocker. ANy ideas as to what is the best bet for me Thanks. I know plenty of people have suggested getting a 40gal tank for a sump that helps in case of a power outage to be on the safe side. Any suggestions?

 

[TimberTDI]

I would go with a standard tank sump with some baffles. Save your liveaquaria gift certificate for some other goodies.

Steven

 

[crox99]

I have a 40g with baffles.

 

[Blue02celi]

as far as sumps, I think most people just get tanks and put some baffles in it. I think buying those elaborate, and IMO , overpriced sumps arent really worth it when you can just buy a tank, used or not, put some baffles up and its basically the same thing. or just try to find one of those nice lookin ones in the FS/FT sections of here or RC

 

[LeslieS]

You also need to decide how you want your sump to function. Internal or external pump, how big is the skimmer, are you incorporating a refugium in your sump? Where are you putting the sump and will it fit?

 

[reefer-nyc]

socalcreations.com- very nice sumps- very high quality- all custom

 

[MightyMike]

I'm also curious about a sump for my 120, Leslie, what did you use for yours? and whats in it?

 

[xxnonamexx]

Internal or external pump, how big is the skimmer, are you incorporating a refugium in your sump? Where are you putting the sump and will it fit?
I will be using internal pumps, I have a reef devil compact skimmer about 7" the base, No refugium, the sump will be in the cabinet under the tank 48X24X30

 

[crox99]

Get a design and have it built by Glasscages.

 

[Blue02celi]

Get a design and have it built by Glasscages.

I'd be careful about using them, search for them here and at RC, some people had good transactions, while some others not so pleasant

 

[crox99]

I got my 120 DT and I am happy with them. So far so good.

 

[meschaefer]

It is very easy to place some baffles into a standard tank, if you can get one to meet your size requirments. In my 65 I built a sump, because the tank is only three foot long. For 120, you have many options. If you go with a glass tank make sure that the baffles are made of glass, as you can not silicone acrylic into a glass tank and expect it to hold for an extended period of time.

Glass is very easily "cut", and it only requires a $5 tool. Do an internet search and you will find detailed instructions, but as I said it is very easy and once you know the basic concept it is no problem.

 

[Wes]

Glass is very easily "cut", and it only requires a $5 tool. Do an internet search and you will find detailed instructions, but as I said it is very easy and once you know the basic concept it is no problem.

lowes will cut it for you as well