Who wants to build me a sump??

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  1. Kristiavi

    Kristiavi Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Just wondering if there was anyone that would be interested in building me a sump. Let me know how much it would cost me. I really need one but I'm
    Totally confused when it comes to putting it together. Thank you so much!
     
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  3. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    Wish you were closer to NJ - I LOVE building sumps!
     
  4. LukeJustice

    LukeJustice Plankton

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    ebay: advanced accrylics
     
  5. xxredxpandaxx

    xxredxpandaxx Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What kind of sump are you looking for?
     
  6. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    They are really quite easy to build. Do some research ask some questions pick up a tank that will fit your needs, get some glass cut for baffles, pick up some silicone and put it together. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. And then you will get to bask in the pride of doing it yourself.
     
  7. Kristiavi

    Kristiavi Coral Banded Shrimp

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  9. french5

    french5 Astrea Snail

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    Visit melevsreef.com for a step by step and lot of good info on building a sump.

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  10. phongt86

    phongt86 Bristle Worm

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    I can help you. I build my sump few months back I made a few mistakes nothing better then learning from ur mistake. Are u
    Planning to Have a refugium? Best bet is to find a local glass cutter to make ur baffles(one of my mistakes)
     
  11. xxredxpandaxx

    xxredxpandaxx Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I could build you one but I live a little bit away from you and if you are going to try to build it your self I would say get the glass from lowes its just picture frame glass but it works great and they cut it for free. also I just built my 20 long sump on monday and used the same glass for it, and it works great. (even built a 7 gallon nano out of the glass that I had up for 4 months)
     
  12. french5

    french5 Astrea Snail

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    Cutting picture frame glass is pretty easy with the $12 glass cutter that home depot has, you just break it off with a pair of pliers after. Just make sure the part you cut is not toward the top because its pretty sharp after. With all of the planning it should only take about 2 hours. Make sure you get 100% silicon or it can have additives that are toxic to your fish.

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