Can't catch a break - Sump leak

[MadReefer]

It seems my sump under the stand is leaking; at least I hope its that and not DT. I noticed water on the floor this morning and checked, everything looked good except the tank was very full while sump was low. I adjusted the float as it seemed stuck and went on my way. Shortly after I hear the ATO pump making noise; so I check and no water. Hey wait a second I put water in last night. So I shut everything down do a quick wet vac. The rug is still getting wet all around the stand. The fact that I added to the ATO less than 24 hours ago and no water left, no leaks visible from DT and wet rug leads me to believe its the sump. I drained as much water from the sump I could leaving about an inch. Tonight I plan to pull the center stand brace and hope to get the sump out. I will put the brace back after. Any thoughts on any of this?

 

[ultracorals]

maybe make up a temporary sump and hose it outside the stand. mt out your sump and try to reseal all the seams without removing it. I know its probably a tight space but you won't have to mt your display to do it..

 

[MadReefer]

Thanks for the advise. Since I am upgrading in the next few weeks I don't think its worth the trouble. I will get a new sump for the 120g. I will just do weekly water changes and hope all is good. If not I have a HOB Coralife 125 I can throw on temporarily.

 

[Edwardw771]

There is a sump forsale on RC in njreefers forum.

 

[MadReefer]

Thanks Ed but I need something simple. That sump had so many holes drilled.