Sump Fuge

[mcl.denis]

I currently have a Proclear Aquatics Pro 150 Series Wet/Dry filter for my tank. I have been thinking about this for a bit, and I think I want to change over to a Sump Fuge. Obviously it would be easier for me to buy one already made, but is it better for me to build one myself? Is it cheaper for me to do it myself?

 

I found one that I like: the Aquafuge Pro Large. Anybody know anything about it?

 

I have a 90 gallon tank. Recommendations as to what course to take? Money is less of an issue than time, although if the project is doable over the course of one weekend or two weekends, I can manage.

 

Thanks in advance for the help! Depending on recommendations, I will be asking more questions.

[jnguyen4007]

If you have a weekend to spare, buy a used tank, the larger the better, buy a thick acrylic sheet, cut it out to make walls inside your tank, and glue them with silicone. The actual work time is very short. Even a non handy dandy person like me can do it. If you want a nice sump built with acrylic, see Naga.

[jason the filter freak]

i don't think it would be at hard to convert to a sump/fuge system I converted a smaller sump more recently. WHere are you located? some one might be able to help you make a bigger sump fuge if you want, I'm in MD if you're in MD

 

you may want to consider adding your location to your profile, so people may offer you help right away if they're near you

[mcl.denis]

Just added my location to my profile. I'm located in Georgetown.

 

I'm afraid that if I build it myself, it will not be as efficient as one that is premade more than anything. I can definitely squeeze out a weekend in order to do this.

[Coral Hind]

You could use the pro 150 and simply remove the bio balls/filter plate. Extend the incoming pipe and add two baffles to the center chamber to keep the sand in. I would drill the last chamber and use an external pump to keep the heat out and make more room.

[mcl.denis]

I'm afraid that with the return in the sump the way it is (the acrylic is cut diagonally) the water level would be too variant for comfort. That was my original idea.

[jason the filter freak]

what kind of return pump is that? perhaps you could run it externally. By the way baffles allow you to keep certain chambers at constant level it's pretty darn easy, i used that same sump you have as a fuge/skimmer area and worked out great