My new DIY Sump...

Rborgia · 02-17-2006, 07:38 PM

Two reasons I did this:

First off... I built a sump using a 20g glass tank and Acrylic baffles. Well the silicon didn't hold and the baffles are beoming loose.

Second, I don't like how the Lifereef SVS24 is working, so I decided yo go and get a Beckett style skimmer.

I wanted a Barr skimmer, but I would have had to wait till over the the summer... and still not have a definate date. So I chose a skimmer by My Reef Creations... the MRC1. It is rated well above the volume of my tank (I have a 58 Gallon).

I chose to feed the skimmer with a Genx PCX-30 External pump, and I will use a MAg 9.5 submersable pump until I can find an 850-950 low wattage pump to replace it.

Well here it is: 18L x 14d x 16h

from the side...

Ok... flame away... this was the first sump I ever built. I definately need to practice a littl emore to make it neater next time.

Rich

**jhale** · 02-17-2006, 07:47 PM

hey Rich, that looks good. That skimmer looks huge stuffed in there.

**nanoreefer22** · 02-17-2006, 07:48 PM

Niceeee work

that skimmer does look huge in there.

NYPDFrogman · 02-17-2006, 08:21 PM

nice work where did you get the material from?

herman · 02-17-2006, 08:25 PM

No flames here. That looks good man. I like how you carved toe brace to make the skimmer fit better. Good Job dude!!

Rborgia · 02-17-2006, 09:01 PM

Thanks all... i tried the "Pin" method, it works well. I think something a little thiner would be better though. I also need to find a way to get my edges cleaner.

NYPD,

estreetplastics.. something like that... Online. This set actually had a name on it. I need to find the piece, not sure what it was.

Rich

Tonyscoots84 · 02-17-2006, 11:00 PM

nice work rborgia... u wanna make a sump for me.... lolz... u sure this is ur 1st time... great job...

Rborgia · 02-19-2006, 01:14 AM

Here it is in it's new home. Its tight in there now... not much room for anything else. I have to figure out some sort of fresh water top off... I may use a gravity feed into the sump using a one or two gallon container.

My only issues with it is the fact I don't have much water on the return side... its about 4 gallons. unfortionately thats all the room I had.

Ohh and my temps were down to 78-79 all day today. nice drop from the 80-82 I was maintaining.

Rich

RichT · 02-19-2006, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rborgia


	i tried the "Pin" method, it works well. I think something a little thiner would be better though. Rich

I use guitar E string. Works great, easy to work with. Use a piece of masking tape to store them.

A laminate trimmer works great on the edges. You can even use a 1/8" round over bit and get real fancy. Flaming the edges makes them mirror like but it causes the glue to bubble so it's not recommended on water tight joints. I somethings use a buffing wheel for a drill and buffing compound if its going to be used for display, otherwise I just leave the router bit finish. HTH

**Chiefmcfuz** · 02-19-2006, 11:01 AM

Rich would that be a Lo E or a high E? Remember it's EADGBE

02-17-2006, 07:38 PM	#1
Rborgia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westbury, NY Posts: 681 Reefer Ratings: (8) Friends: (0)	My new DIY Sump... Two reasons I did this: First off... I built a sump using a 20g glass tank and Acrylic baffles. Well the silicon didn't hold and the baffles are beoming loose. Second, I don't like how the Lifereef SVS24 is working, so I decided yo go and get a Beckett style skimmer. I wanted a Barr skimmer, but I would have had to wait till over the the summer... and still not have a definate date. So I chose a skimmer by My Reef Creations... the MRC1. It is rated well above the volume of my tank (I have a 58 Gallon). I chose to feed the skimmer with a Genx PCX-30 External pump, and I will use a MAg 9.5 submersable pump until I can find an 850-950 low wattage pump to replace it. Well here it is: 18L x 14d x 16h from the side... Ok... flame away... this was the first sump I ever built. I definately need to practice a littl emore to make it neater next time. Rich Last edited by Rborgia; 02-17-2006 at 07:44 PM.

02-17-2006, 07:47 PM	#2
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,160 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	hey Rich, that looks good. That skimmer looks huge stuffed in there. __________________ FS: Aquamedic dosing pump, MH250 ballast, wavemaker

02-17-2006, 07:48 PM	#3
nanoreefer22 YoYa Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn Posts: 10,026 Reefer Ratings: (75) Friends: (19)	Niceeee work that skimmer does look huge in there. __________________ Kris MR Team

02-17-2006, 08:21 PM	#4
NYPDFrogman cranky old........ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vernon, NJ Posts: 1,532 Reefer Ratings: (12) Friends: (7)	nice work where did you get the material from? __________________ *FRANK* please visit www.finestsportsnj.com view my 450 tank thread here http://www.castawayreefers.com/showthread.php?t=622

02-17-2006, 11:00 PM	#7
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02-17-2006, 09:01 PM	#6
Rborgia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westbury, NY Posts: 681 Reefer Ratings: (8) Friends: (0)	Thanks all... i tried the "Pin" method, it works well. I think something a little thiner would be better though. I also need to find a way to get my edges cleaner. NYPD, estreetplastics.. something like that... Online. This set actually had a name on it. I need to find the piece, not sure what it was. Rich

02-19-2006, 01:14 AM	#8
Rborgia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westbury, NY Posts: 681 Reefer Ratings: (8) Friends: (0)	Here it is in it's new home. Its tight in there now... not much room for anything else. I have to figure out some sort of fresh water top off... I may use a gravity feed into the sump using a one or two gallon container. My only issues with it is the fact I don't have much water on the return side... its about 4 gallons. unfortionately thats all the room I had. Ohh and my temps were down to 78-79 all day today. nice drop from the 80-82 I was maintaining. Rich Last edited by Rborgia; 02-19-2006 at 01:17 AM.

02-19-2006, 11:01 AM	#10
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,792 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (30)	Rich would that be a Lo E or a high E? Remember it's EADGBE __________________ Brendan Condo For Sale Northern Westchester Click here, My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

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