Perfect Sump Instructions!!

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by PetMother, Dec 2, 2010.

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  1. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    xmetalfan99 is correct. A 20 gallon tank will not fit under the stand. Either a custom sump will need to made, a custom stand, or alterations to the current stand. I know, because i had the same setup in my living room.
     
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  3. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    It fits. The stand is bigger than it looks. :) I was preoccupied so I didn't respond.
     
  4. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    must be different stand then....so thats good!!
     
  5. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    WOW its a 10 gal one LOL Not sure why I put 20.
     
  6. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    The 10G will probably overflow.

    I know I sound like a party pooper, but I'm just trying to save you a huge hassle.
     
  7. skurious

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    better just get a 20 while your at it then. i had the 20 running as a sump and it worked fine. hopefully you havent started the buildon the 10 gallon.
     
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  9. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Ya I started LOL
     
  10. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Did you get the right silicone? GE Silicone 1?


    know you are excited, but may I suggested slowing down.
     
  11. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    yes i did
     
  12. kstafford003

    kstafford003 Feather Star

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    can you post some pics? I may be needing to make a sump in the future and my tank is 12" deep. I would like to see how you fit everything together.