WMAS Discussion Forum : Urgent help for sump/ref design

WMAS Discussion Forum : Urgent help for sump/ref design http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:35:34 +0000 Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:02:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11312 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Urgent help for sump/ref design : I went to regional and had them...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105531&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105531 Author: Connie
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Posted: March 31 2006 at 7:02pm

I went to regional and had them cut it out for me. It is 50 x 16 x 14 high. It has two dividers and included 2 types of glue & cutting fees. ]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:02:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105531&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105531 <![CDATA[Urgent help for sump/ref design : how many gallons is it connie?...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105525&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105525 Author: dnellans
Subject: 11312
Posted: March 31 2006 at 6:44pm

how many gallons is it connie? $140 doesn't sounds like much when 3/8th acrylic is like $35 for a 3x4 sheet at home depot? did you find someplace cheaper?

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2006 18:44:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105525&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105525 <![CDATA[Urgent help for sump/ref design : It is going very well. No leaks...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105523&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105523 Author: Connie
Subject: 11312
Posted: March 31 2006 at 6:22pm

It is going very well. No leaks in the last 24 hours so..... Even good news, I found my snowflake eel in under the old sump and a fish that has been MIA for 6 months... There was a silver lining...... And the best part yet... Only $140.00

Edited by Connie]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2006 18:22:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105523&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105523 <![CDATA[Urgent help for sump/ref design : I'd say in the stand since...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105507&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105507 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 11312
Posted: March 31 2006 at 5:49pm

I'd say in the stand since they made it out of acrylic. I hope it is going well.]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:49:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105507&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105507 <![CDATA[Urgent help for sump/ref design : Connie, Did the sump end up in...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105499&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105499 Author: Angel
Subject: 11312
Posted: March 31 2006 at 5:30pm

Connie,

Did the sump end up in the basement or in the stand?

I'm in the process of putting one in the unfinished basement (traded Eric a large tank). As much water as I spash around you'd think I was part duck!

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:30:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105499&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105499 <![CDATA[Urgent help for sump/ref design : I've got mine crossed ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105337&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105337 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 11312
Posted: March 30 2006 at 1:19pm

I've got mine crossed

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:19:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105337&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105337 <![CDATA[Urgent help for sump/ref design : Brian your the best.... My husband...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105295&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105295 Author: Connie
Subject: 11312
Posted: March 30 2006 at 8:09am

Brian your the best.... My husband took the day off yesterday and we got the acrylic and put it together. We went with 3/8 and I used enough glue to seal every tank in the valley... I am putting water in it tonight.... Cross your fingers]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:09:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105295&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105295 <![CDATA[Urgent help for sump/ref design : Connie, I'll volunteer time...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105256&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105256 Author: bbeck4x4
Subject: 11312
Posted: March 29 2006 at 10:37pm

Connie, I'll volunteer time to help with the process,

that way I can learn as I go, from what I have read a backflow preventer is a good idea but not to be relied upon, it is better just to have some room at the top of the sump for the water in the pipes.

I have a 55 gallon tank that is sitting in the garage right now that needs some silicone to be totally leak free(it has one seam up near the top that was dripping)
anyway you can have it if you want it. maybe to have a refugium in the middle before you hit a larger sump before the return going back up??????

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:37:32 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105256&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105256 <![CDATA[Urgent help for sump/ref design : For all who thinks the price is...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105186&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105186 Author: Aquarium Creations
Subject: 11312
Posted: March 29 2006 at 3:59pm

For all who thinks the price is High, Acrylic is at a alltime high plus the labor to build this right in the stand, this will take about 4hrs to build,As for leaking it wouldn't happen we make sure things are built right.

Edited by FIRE SHRIMP]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:59:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105186&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105186 <![CDATA[Urgent help for sump/ref design : bbeck4x4 wrote: Connie,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11312&PID=105171&title=urgent-help-for-sump-ref-design#105171 Author: jbruse
Subject: 11312
Posted: March 29 2006 at 1:52pm

bbeck4x4 wrote:

Connie, How about the possibility of putting a 55 gallon tank or larger, in your basement and then just buying a larger pump to get the water back up to your main tank, IE no sump under the tank?

A lot less money than a custom sump under the tank...

Brian

Connie this is what I had in my old house and it was great!! I actually used the big 175 gal ponds for out side as my sump they can be had for like $100. Helped to keep the water nice and cool all summer and when I had leaks it was in the unfinnished basement so not as big of a deal.
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