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LarryM
06-24-2009, 10:07 PM
A fellow reefer required a sump made to fit in the stand of a 225 tank setup.

Here is the build thread.

The sump demensions are a little different due to stand construction and maximizing capacity. 60x20wx18

Panels received and prepped...

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/wavesofglass/tank%20repairs/P1030477.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/wavesofglass/tank%20repairs/P1030479.jpg

Main assembly curing

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/wavesofglass/tank%20repairs/P1030481.jpg

Adding internal freshwater topoff tank approx 12 gals

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/wavesofglass/tank%20repairs/P1030484-1.jpg

outflow baffle installed

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/wavesofglass/tank%20repairs/P1030486.jpg

outflow tray assy

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/wavesofglass/tank%20repairs/P1030488.jpg

inflow baffles in place and trim installed

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/wavesofglass/tank%20repairs/P1030490.jpg

topoff tank completed

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/wavesofglass/tank%20repairs/P1030491.jpg

topoff will be connected to ro/di system and cotrolled by a ReefKeeper Elite via a electronic float switch.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/wavesofglass/tank%20repairs/P1030493.jpg
LarryM
06-24-2009, 10:08 PM
custom acrylic filter sock tray by waves in Glass

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/wavesofglass/tank%20repairs/P1030506.jpg

with splash guard

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/wavesofglass/tank%20repairs/P1030507.jpg

Holes drilled for pump and chiller return and float switch. A little plastic paint on trim, bottom painted and this project is complete and ready to ship...

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/wavesofglass/tank%20repairs/P1030529.jpg

Next on this sump will be install thread into stand.
mj1333
06-24-2009, 10:15 PM
That's awesome Larry! I like the ato section. Just curious. How come you didn't go with acrylic?
LarryM
06-24-2009, 10:22 PM
That's awesome Larry! I like the ato section. Just curious. How come you didn't go with acrylic?

Glass is more forgiving and easier to work with. Especially when you've worked with it for a long time. Glass costs less that an equivalent size vs thickness of acrylic. In the long run glass is easier to maintain.
mj1333
06-24-2009, 10:30 PM
makes sense to me. keep up the great work. I'm definately coming to you for my next project.
LotsaFishies
06-25-2009, 05:18 AM
wow, very impressive Larry! Excellent workmanship. Fun project!