New 300G sump and fish room underway

[washowi]

not much to look at right now.....but it will soon!

I need to install a new electrical subpanel for this baby..My main breaker panel is full.

Should be running in 2 weeks or so.

Todd

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[FutureInterest]

Wow that's ginormous... how big is the tank going to be?

 

[washowi]

The tank is a 90G and is existing right above it.

 

[kzoo]

Wow that is a big sump for a 90gall, looks kind of hard to clean?

 

[kevin]

I like the design Todd. Very space saving, but I agree, it could be hard to clean.

 

[matttvi]

kzoo wrote: Wow that is a big sump for a 90gall, looks kind of hard to clean?

I meant to ask todd about the depth of the sump... some of the advantages, as far as I can tell, are increased stability do to increased overall volume and his return pump will have plenty of pressure on the intake...

 

[xyzpdq0121]

300 gal sump on a 90 gal tank.. I am all about increased water volume but dang! Talk about being able to overstock your tank!!!

 

[kevin]

guess you have never seen pictures of Todd's Metor's tank....

100 gallon tank

500 gallon sump.

and stock full of coral

 

[jessezm]

Wow, beautiful sump, Todd! Based on Simon K.'s set up?

 

[washowi]

kzoo wrote: Wow that is a big sump for a 90gall, looks kind of hard to clean?

Clean? maybe once a year.....it's just a sump...I may throw in some live rock and start a fragging area in it.. I have a 175w MH I am going to hang over it for some light.

This baby will be self sufficent, Turn a few valves and do 100 gallon water changes in minutes!

 

[washowi]

jessezm wrote: Wow, beautiful sump, Todd! Based on Simon K.'s set up?

Of course, we here in Canton/Woodstock like to be in the forefront of aqautic designs

 

[washowi]

Xyzpdq0121 wrote: 300 gal sump on a 90 gal tank.. I am all about increased water volume but dang! Talk about being able to overstock your tank!!!

Dillution is the solution

 

[broreefr]

kjessop wrote: I like the design Todd. Very space saving, but I agree, it could be hard to clean.

I actually think it could be pretty simple to clean, not much bottom space for anything to settle, and maybe once a year or so go in with a mop for the sides finish with a wet vac and 20 mins, its as good as new

 

[xyzpdq0121]

washowi wrote: Dillution is the solution

Ummm, I would say so... You can pee in a 90gal with a 300gal sump and I do not think you would have pollution!

 

[sprayin70]

Very cool!!! Good luck.

 

[kappaknight]

Xyzpdq0121 wrote: Ummm, I would say so... You can pee in a 90gal with a 300gal sump and I do not think you would have pollution!

Is this really everyone's secret desire?

 

[james s_]

Very Impressive,i seen the sump at Brett's when i bought his tank.Very large indeed.Hoping to buy me one very similar soon.

 

[justonemoretank]

That is a pretty decent chunk of $$$ just in materials I would guess. :unsure:

Nice sump though :up:

 

[horsesziggy]

nice sump gives ideas to add to my system thanks for posting pic, sal

 

[flipturn88]

Very nice setup, Todd! I look forward to seeing pics of it running.