WMAS Discussion Forum : custom sump http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:57:53 +0000 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:48:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11673 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[custom sump : Im by Lagoon on the golf course....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108347&title=custom-sump#108347 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 11673
Posted: April 16 2006 at 11:48pm

Im by Lagoon on the golf course. Come on up and I will do my best to help you with the sump issue and make a trade for the lights. Give me a call.]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:48:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108347&title=custom-sump#108347 <![CDATA[custom sump : where in farmington are you located....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108346&title=custom-sump#108346 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 11673
Posted: April 16 2006 at 11:46pm

where in farmington are you located. that is quite the drive for me. i live at the very south end of draper. pretty much alpine and utah county area. i am still very interested in seein all your tanks so i might be able to make a trip up.]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:46:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108346&title=custom-sump#108346 <![CDATA[custom sump : If you want to see a 10g sump...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108344&title=custom-sump#108344 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 11673
Posted: April 16 2006 at 11:42pm

If you want to see a 10g sump in action come over. I have one on my 29g  tank and I can show you how it goes as the tank is turned off.]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:42:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108344&title=custom-sump#108344 <![CDATA[custom sump : yes i have seen buildin braces...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108340&title=custom-sump#108340 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 11673
Posted: April 16 2006 at 11:27pm

yes i have seen buildin braces with 2x4's. i cant leave the center braces off as they hide the hole between the door. i would just take them off and then shave off what i need gone then put them back on. k hopefully this question will make sense. i have a 10 gallon tank that i want to use as my sump. i was told if i fill the sump like 3/4 of the way it will overflow when power goes out. a guy was saying something about how if my tank empties 1 inch it will empty 4.5 gallons??? no way that can be true cuz every 3-4 days i probably lose 1 inch from evaporation. it only takes like a gallon to re-fill it. so is that true? here is the real main question i have. if i were to drill holes toward the top of the sump tank, like maybe an inch from the top, could i just feel my sump up like 9 inches or so?  that way my protein skimmer is in water at all times. i would drill these top holes just for an in-case overflow and have some plumbing runnin into like a little couple gallon container. my 10 gallon tank is like 12 inches tall i believe. can i just fill the sump up to my liking? and what is this whole thing about how my tank will empty an inch form the overflow box(HOB type) if the power goes out?

Edited by rtparty]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:27:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108340&title=custom-sump#108340 <![CDATA[custom sump : I built a 2x4 frame inside my...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108251&title=custom-sump#108251 Author: Adam Blundell
Subject: 11673
Posted: April 16 2006 at 9:07am

I built a 2x4 frame inside my stand (along top edges and corners) then removed the center supports. 

Adam

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2006 09:07:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108251&title=custom-sump#108251 <![CDATA[custom sump : http://www.melevsreef.com/55g/55sump.html...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108250&title=custom-sump#108250 Author: Tycer
Subject: 11673
Posted: April 16 2006 at 9:02am

http://www.melevsreef.com/55g/55sump.html   I am thinking about doing it this way myself.]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2006 09:02:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108250&title=custom-sump#108250 <![CDATA[custom sump : It depends on how your stand is...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108234&title=custom-sump#108234 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 11673
Posted: April 16 2006 at 12:37am

It depends on how your stand is enginered. Some dont need the center brace but some become unstable when removed. Its possible to build a acrylic sump in your stand but its not easy.

If you decide to remove the center brace on your stand while the tank is set up please be sure it will stay together. I would hate to see it crash

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2006 00:37:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108234&title=custom-sump#108234 <![CDATA[custom sump : FWIW, my stand for my 30g doesn&#039;t...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108228&title=custom-sump#108228 Author: Gahlenfr
Subject: 11673
Posted: April 15 2006 at 11:28pm

FWIW, my stand for my 30g doesn't even have a center brace.  The weight is distributed across the top which is supported mainly by the 4 corners so I would say that if your top in braced well by the corners that you could remove the center brace and put the sump in and put it back on or leave it off.  Take a look at the commercial stands and you will see what I mean.]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2006 23:28:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108228&title=custom-sump#108228 <![CDATA[custom sump : k let me start off with asking...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11673&PID=108207&title=custom-sump#108207 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 11673
Posted: April 15 2006 at 9:48pm

k let me start off with asking this question. how much weight are thecenter braces on my stand holding? can i take them out to put a sump inthen put them back on later? if not then i need a custom sump built formy stand. is there anyone here who can do that for me? could i do itmyself? i am trying to get a 10 gallon tank inside my stand but thecenter braces are in the way. if i can take them out ill just shavesome off of them while out. that would save me money.
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