Sump/fuge options/questions?

[jgoal55]

I need a sump/fuge combo for my new tank. dimensions are 60L x 28W. volume is about 160. Stand dimensions are approx. 61L x 29W x 40H

According to the RC calculator I need about 15 gallons of overflow space. I also wanted something that will leave me a bit of room under my stand for equipment. I have a dual chamber reactor, an ATO container that holds 11 gallons (which I have to refill every 4 days so I want a bigger one), and I plan to get a calcium reactor eventually.

As cost effective options, I was thinking a standard 75g or a 90g but thought the 90 would be too tall????

Ideally, I was thinking of getting something custom made (maybe acrylic) that would be more square like 36L x 28W x 20H (thats about 90 gallons) but I am not sure if a wide, short sump would be as effective, especially when you add the fuge to it? thoughts?

Thanks.

PS - no basements in MIA

 

[fish_guy]

Try glasscages.com
I just ordered a 20x20 acrylic tank to use as a sump for about$130
they have just about any size you want, or can custum make one for you

 

[jgoal55]

I definitely dont care about a pretty sump. I just want it to be functional and not necessarily take up a ton of space. I just found out that I am actually going to place my ATO container outside the stand so I guess I could use a 4ft tank. That said, I may just go ahead a do a standard 75g and save some coin since it would be cheap to turn it into a sump if i find one used.

Fish_guy: how did your delivery go with Glasscages? Ive heard so many bad reviews about their delivery process?

 

[fish_guy]

Oh it went great
The tank was packaged so tight in double layer foam I had to cut the box apart to get to it
I had it a week after ordering it
I guess being a standard size for them they had it in stock