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November 18th, 2007, 12:41 PM
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new sump
 hey heyIt's time for me to build a sump.  Dimensions of my sump now: 610(L) x 320(W) x 330(H) Chamber1: 80mm wilter wool Chamber2: 100mm ceramic media Chamber3: 90mm nothing in it Chamber4: 340mm with skimmer,uv sterilizer and carbon phosreactor   New dimension for new sump is: 700(L) x 380(W) x 330 I whould like to have a chamber with filter wool before the DSB and a skimmer in first chamber and some Chaeoto somewere,how whould you say must a make my chambers??? i'll keep you posted with progress and pic's. I want to build the sump with glass, i'll buy the cutted glass tommorow. What tools will i need to build the sump?
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 280L, 25kg LR Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 22months Other Intrests: Rally 
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November 18th, 2007, 03:53 PM
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Re: new sump
Good luck with it Lan.
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Hunt hard,shoot straight,kill clean,apologize to no one. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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November 18th, 2007, 10:13 PM
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Re: new sump
Any ideas yet?
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 280L, 25kg LR Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 22months Other Intrests: Rally
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November 19th, 2007, 07:02 PM
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Re: new sump
heyhey
UPDATE!!!!!!!!!1 HOPE IT DOESN"T LEAK. Tom... i'll add the chambers.  
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 280L, 25kg LR Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 22months Other Intrests: Rally
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November 19th, 2007, 08:06 PM
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Re: new sump
Nice looking sump so far.
Good luck with it.
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 Live long and prosper Dominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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November 19th, 2007, 08:59 PM
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Re: new sump
Wow, looks great! Give us another update when you take the tape off!
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah 
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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November 20th, 2007, 12:23 AM
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Re: new sump
looking awesome so far
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gallon reef (Zoas, Candy Cane, some softys, BTA, 2 false percs, 1 royal gramma, 1 cleaner shrimp) Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since May 2007 Other Intrests: Baseball
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November 20th, 2007, 02:25 AM
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Re: new sump
great sump..i wish i was good at dyi projects...have fun with it!!
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WHAT WE DO IN LIFE, ECHOES IN ETERNITY!! .. Rigo.. 
Current Aquarium(s) Description: on hold!! Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years Other Intrests: bike riding,reefing,home entertainment,site seen.
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November 20th, 2007, 03:41 AM
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Re: new sump
looks awesome so far. good luck with it.
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Detritus Happens! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since january 07
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November 20th, 2007, 03:43 AM
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Re: new sump
What are you using to join the pieces? silicone?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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