Buying a Sump/fuge

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  1. CoLoMbIaNo1LiFe

    CoLoMbIaNo1LiFe Flamingo Tongue

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    I wanted to know if anyone could help me find a place online that may sell sumps w/ refugium? Any recommendations?
     
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  2. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    just make one out of an aquarium and get some glass pieces cut at the glass shop.. Its so easy and cheap too..

    what size is your main tank?
     
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  3. reefboyr34

    reefboyr34 Plankton

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    i have some used sumps. what size do you prefer, maybe i might have it.
     
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    piezopaul Bristle Worm

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  5. greysoul

    greysoul Stylophora

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    The shipping cost on any sump/fuge is going to be pretty high, figure $50 at minimum, usually more like $75-100. Even sites that lead with "free shipping" usually exclude tanks/refugium set ups.


    If you really only want to buy a pre-made set-up then find a local shop that offers what you need then buy local. \

    If you live in the sticks and have to order everything then I would second the advice to build your own. Get a 20-40g tank from Petsmart or Walmart or wherever you can find one and get some glass and silicone and have at it. LOTS of good designs ideas and plans exist in our sump/refugium section as well as at Melevsreef.com

    -Doug
     
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  6. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    +1 very well put :)
     
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  7. CoLoMbIaNo1LiFe

    CoLoMbIaNo1LiFe Flamingo Tongue

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    Thanks all but I will be building mine. It much more fun that way. lol.
     
    CoLoMbIaNo1LiFe, May 12, 2010
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  8. reice05

    reice05 Astrea Snail

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    off topic but greysoul your sig if funny
     
    reice05, May 12, 2010
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