Neto April 21, 2013 Share April 21, 2013 I am a big DIY guy because I really enjoy building stuff! I built my own tank, lights & cabinet. I decided to build a new sump because my current one is all dirty, it doesnt have a filter sock holder and my chaeto is kind of filtering all the stuff.. I decided to build a 15g tall refugium that has chambers for the filter sock, rubble rock, macro's and pumps (return and media reactor). I had some spare glass around the house from my previous builds and I made the cuts myself with a small wet saw & diamond blade that I bought a while ago to do my kitchen's back splash (glass too). I am happy with the results, I hope my tank runs much cleaner now but any criticism is welcome! here are some pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 April 21, 2013 Share April 21, 2013 I'm impressed. I also have some Ulva for you when you want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neto April 21, 2013 Author Share April 21, 2013 thanks! appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc April 22, 2013 Share April 22, 2013 Looks very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef April 22, 2013 Share April 22, 2013 So when this one is dirty will you build another lol Looks awesome! Great job Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime April 22, 2013 Share April 22, 2013 Well done! Wish I had the space, or the DIY skills. I have a sump I want to start working on soon, would like to "clean it up" aesthetically. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neto April 22, 2013 Author Share April 22, 2013 Thanks guys! In past projects have damaged many things but I have learned that patience is the key to achieving what you want, specially in this hobby. You also need to put attention to details and need the right tools for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John April 22, 2013 Share April 22, 2013 I have learned that patience is the key to achieving what you want, specially in this hobby. You also need to put attention to details and need the right tools for the job. Well said...great DIY, nice job with the silicone seams... Hopefully you will be able to maintain enough water in the return pump section to prevent microbubbles from the refugium section while still maintaining enough empty volume for power outage drainage. Is the 15G an upgrade to your current sump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads April 22, 2013 Share April 22, 2013 Very nice job! That looks so clean! Is the second chamber (after the filter sock) for rock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neto April 22, 2013 Author Share April 22, 2013 Well said...great DIY, nice job with the silicone seams... Hopefully you will be able to maintain enough water in the return pump section to prevent microbubbles from the refugium section while still maintaining enough empty volume for power outage drainage. Is the 15G an upgrade to your current sump? Yes, the water level will be low on the last chamber so that water from the tank drains in case of a power outage. Only like 2 gallons are needed for this but I will make sure the sump does not overflow and I will set up my ATO according to the water level needed. I currently have a 10gal sump that is basically almost the design with the exeption of the filter sock holder and the first chamber split. My overflow drains water directly to my chaeto on my current sump, so you can imagine that my chaeto full of crap. The reason I upgrated is because I wanted little more water & I also wanted a long filter sock (4" x 14") so I could maximize its time in the sump and on my current design I have 4 socks and I plan to change them bi-weekly. I wont be running a skimmer so I wont have any microbubbles. So this is basically fixing my current sump flaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John April 22, 2013 Share April 22, 2013 (edited) Cool! I wasn't suggesting microbubbles from a skimmer...I was trying to say if the water level is low in the return section then the waterfall from the refugium will cause bubbles...you won't know until you play with the water level...Again, looks great! Edited April 22, 2013 by John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neto April 22, 2013 Author Share April 22, 2013 (edited) Very nice job! That looks so clean! Is the second chamber (after the filter sock) for rock? The first chamber is split into two. One side for the filter sock, the other for rubble rock or something else. I can also put chaeto there and other type of algae in the second chamber (ulva, blue ochodes, etc) this is what I was thinking (grey = filter sock, white clowds = rock ) Edited April 22, 2013 by Neto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmatte April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 Man, whoever traded you that 15 High is the man! Lookin good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neto April 23, 2013 Author Share April 23, 2013 Man, whoever traded you that 15 High is the man! Lookin good! Haha see its in good hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motti April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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