90 Gallon Build - Here We Go!

Hey....what would happen if I bought a pre-made sump???

 

Just would be more expensive I would gather, if it was a a new sump like per say from eshopps

 

Okay...I am looking at the Eshopps one...I'm thinking that might be the way to go for me...then I can start getting the tank together sooner...

 

Could, still would be cheaper to make one IMO, But thats time consuming and all to some people... I personally would just buy one but Im lazy like that ...

However did you see my DIY Top to my tank ?

 

kcbrad, do you have a local reef club? I'd ask someone locally who seems like they know alot about the hobby or sumps or something. Offer to compensate them and you'll get a much, much better sump than a prebuilt one. With a home made one you can customize all the different elements. Someone around you will help you out, I'm sure. If not, you can come on down to the Sunshine State ;D

 

KC I bought mine. I didnt have the time nor did I really feel like building it myself at the time. I kinda wish I would have now. Its just so much fun on the DIY projects IMO. My suggestion is to either build or buy the biggest sump /fuge that will fit in your stand. It will give you more room for pumps,skimmers, and water.JMO

 

Haha though a trip to the sunshine state sounds wonderful about now (40 degrees and pouring rain), that will only delay my tank even more!

I'll look into a local club, but right now I'm thinking buying one sounds faaaantastic.

 

Yeah, I do think it would be fun to build....but I'm sort of impatient, and would rather get this project going and get to the fun stuff (substrate, rocks, etc.). I would buy a pretty big one so that everything fits. I will measure carefully, but if it seems like it won't work I can always return it.

 

I'm more impatient than lazy, lol. I do like making things, but I want this tank to get going!!

I haven't seen your top...is it in your tank thread? I'll check it out!

 

May want to look into an MP40 for the tank. 3200gph from one of those - adjustable. Can pick them up for under $400 if you look around. One on a 90 would do the trick, provide all the flow needed, and they look good in the tank.