where to get a cheap sump or refugium?? - Aquarium Advice

reeflife89 · 06-24-2008, 09:11 PM

as u can see i really dnt have a sump or refugium just a 20 gallon tank with a protein skimmer and a return pump....

i dont really think it does much...well im trying to find somewhere some place that sells 20 gallon refugium or sumps really cheap. it sucks because im 17 and still cant afford many things for my tank and i was just wondering if people on this forum can help me find places where things are a little bit cheep...
thanks

Patroklos · 06-24-2008, 10:40 PM

If you already have a skimmer you can make a sump/reefugium out of a small genaric aquarium and a few plates of acrylic and glue. Any pet store will sell you a 20 gallon aquarium for 30-40 bucks, andyou can buy acrylic online. A return pump will put you back 100 odd dollars, and you should be set.

I am a beginer putting together my first tank, but I just spent two days reading all abut just this topic

reeflife89 · 06-24-2008, 11:00 PM

Yea I Already Got A 20 Gallon Tank With A Skimmer And Return Pump Running To The Main Tank...thanks For The Advice But I Suck Wit The Whole Mesurement Stuff..lol

cmor1701d · 06-25-2008, 01:48 PM

You can just add a plastic tub to use as a sump. A BRUTE 20 gallon tote would be great, though you could use something smaller too.

06-24-2008, 09:11 PM	#1
reeflife89 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA Posts: 11	where to get a cheap sump or refugium?? as u can see i really dnt have a sump or refugium just a 20 gallon tank with a protein skimmer and a return pump.... i dont really think it does much...well im trying to find somewhere some place that sells 20 gallon refugium or sumps really cheap. it sucks because im 17 and still cant afford many things for my tank and i was just wondering if people on this forum can help me find places where things are a little bit cheep... thanks Last edited by reeflife89; 06-24-2008 at 09:13 PM. Reason: needed to add picture.

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cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,894 Images: 43	You can just add a plastic tub to use as a sump. A BRUTE 20 gallon tote would be great, though you could use something smaller too. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

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06-24-2008, 10:40 PM	#2
Patroklos Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 130	If you already have a skimmer you can make a sump/reefugium out of a small genaric aquarium and a few plates of acrylic and glue. Any pet store will sell you a 20 gallon aquarium for 30-40 bucks, andyou can buy acrylic online. A return pump will put you back 100 odd dollars, and you should be set. I am a beginer putting together my first tank, but I just spent two days reading all abut just this topic

06-24-2008, 11:00 PM	#3
reeflife89 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA Posts: 11	Yea I Already Got A 20 Gallon Tank With A Skimmer And Return Pump Running To The Main Tank...thanks For The Advice But I Suck Wit The Whole Mesurement Stuff..lol