Jgraz's Finally a Proper Tank 90 Upgrade

[downbeach]

Nicely done, John.

[grink]

Great Job!!!!!!

[NJ Reef Farm]

looks good may have you build a stand for us.

[jgraz]

Thanks guys. I went DIY cause the stock stands are just really low. I wanted to be able to see into this without having to bend over. The down side is that to get into the tank I'm gonna be needing a step stool nearby. Plus this kind of slowed the build down a bit. But I'm itching to move forward. Hopefully soon I'll have made up my mind on a sump. Probably gonna get one made by Jeff(Custom King) on Manhattan Reefs. Just waiting to make a decision on which one I want. Both are acrylic and ate about 27 gal full and run at 15 gal. I would love to have a bit bigger but these would leave me room in the stand for top off and other equipment. What do you guys think of these.
This one uses a 4" sock

This one a 7" sock.

The 7" version has a slightly bigger refugium.
Also waiting to hear back from another guy on Manhattan Reefs that does glass sumps. Same size but might be a good bit cheaper and closer for pick-up. Thanks for looking and for the compliments.

[ecambero]

What kind of top off unit are you looking at? Hoping we can compare notes. Im in the process of trying to DIY mu own unit.

Personally... I like the 4in sock design....

[jgraz]

Leaning towards the autotopoff.com.
I've heard nothing but good about them. And for the most part they are much cheaper.

[jgraz]

Anyone else have an opinion on the sump.

[curt]

It's not that hard to diy a sump. 29 gal might work. With the ato you can make the return section small.

[dimitrge]

I personally don't like custom kings work. I've seen leaks in ato containers and sumps. Your better off getting a trigger systems sump or one from advanced acrylics. Eco systems has nice ones as well. Price will be about the same

[jgraz]

I was trying to find a website for advance acrylics and found nothing. As for trigger. I was considering them also. Any contact info on advance acrylics would be great if you have it.