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Carole Just Carole - 6 years ago

I hope you can help me....I am setting up a 40 gallon sump for a 120 gallon tank. What size pump would be recommended?

Carole Just Carole - 6 years ago

Billy Pipes Thank you for the pump input.

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

Carole Just Carole I really like the Jecod dcs return pumps. A dcs 5000 would be more than enough for the tank and even if you have a manifold running off of it too. I have the dcs 7000 on my 75 and it's only at level 3

Richard Yin - 6 years ago

are those cereal containers that you got your carbon and phosguard in??

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

Richard Yin yup

rick martin - 6 years ago

What brand pump is that? It seems pretty quiet

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

+rick martin it's a aqeuon pump that I use to do water changes with

Aaron Le - 6 years ago

what are the dimensions of baffles? please tell me, thanks

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

+Aaron Le I don't have the specific dimensions for that sump. Each one I build is custom and usually never the same

Thomas Arminio - 6 years ago

im looking for something like that how much?

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

+Thomas Arminio about $200

Twee's Nailspa - 6 years ago

Billy Pipes x

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

This exact model would be $225 without shipping. If you're in NJ I can deliver it for $20

Thomas Arminio - 6 years ago

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

Thomas Arminio for the 30 gallon long sump? What state are you located in?

RoxyQueen - 6 years ago

No I am in new orleans but hey I am going to give my own build a try..thanks for reply so quickly.

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

Steve Yee 5 baffles cut to the exact size you need is usually $125. That includes shipping. US shipping only

Steve Yee - 6 years ago

How much for the baffles?

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

RoxyQueen yup. I do ship anywhere in the US if you want baffles

RoxyQueen - 6 years ago

I love your INGENUITY!!! Can you make me that exact thing?? Mail it to me? I ofcourse can pay..I have to admit..great craftsmanship!!

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

Thank you very much! And yes I do ship but usually only the baffles. Unless you are local to NJ. Shipping the tank would cost a lot lol

John Cole - 6 years ago

got a link for the t5 fixtures off amazon that tidal gardens uses. I'm starting a small grow system. Thanks!

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

+John Cole

Serenity's journey - 6 years ago

Leds free? Lol

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Edward Thayer - 6 years ago

what did you cut the baffles with? it looks so close that the glass was built around it instead of you siliconing them in. great job.

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

+Edward Thayer I used a table saw. Gave about a 1/16" gap on each side

DeepBlack Aquatics - 6 years ago

T H A T S U M P

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

DeepBlack Aquatics

Abhijeet Dutta - 6 years ago

just loved ur build seriously at present am also building my sump for my 120 gallon FOWLR tank. and am really enjoying building it everytime. just waiting for my filter medias to arrive in time . By the way your room look's great n cool too with all the necessary equipments for reefing . i literally liked it so much. am subscribing ur channel . good job... please do uplaod informative videos like these so that we all can enjoy this hobby greatly. THANK YOU SIR. :)

Billy Pipes - 6 years ago

Abhijeet Dutta thank you

Bearded Leprechaun - 7 years ago

Where do you get your acrylic? If you don't mind me asking.

Bearded Leprechaun - 7 years ago

Hmm be hard for me to find that. Looking into making my own sump out of a 40 Gal Breeder. Not sure if I should use 1/2" acrylic or Glass baffles. I like your design and materials you used!

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

Bearded Leprechaun no prob. it's corian. it's what kitchen countertops are made out of. I always look for good leftovers at my work

thesarv88 - 7 years ago

The doomsday prepper of reefs

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

thesarv88 lol

Reefgrrl - 7 years ago

I have sump envy right now.

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

Reefgrrl hey thanks!!! I've been using the mesh since the beginning in my sump but it was fully submerged so I'll have to keep an eye on it now

Rotter Tube Reef - 7 years ago

"i've got 15 months of phosguard saved up"....for when the zombie apocalypse starts. hahaha. dude, so impressed! great work! love the work room you have! what a killer insane deal on the red sea salt. 200 gallons? i pay $40 for 200 gallons of instant ocean, which is what i use. was thinking of switching to red sea. just need to clarify...that was 200 gallons for $40? red sea? love the sump!

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

hey Steve. thanks. and it was 200 red Sea coral pro for $49.99.

Reefing with Reefer - 7 years ago

nice hood . great sump those baffles are cool def a nice touch ;)

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

yo. thanks Paul

Arie Did That - 7 years ago

What a damn good deal on the salt man, holy cow. Jealous! Use the same brand hair spent the standard 70+$ this week. Nice sump! Digging all the DIY

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

thanks man. and I saw the salt at the last second and had to ask twice if that was the actual price. I'm regretting not buying all of it lol

Murphy's Reefing - 7 years ago

Love it man, always thinking of bigger things.

Murphy's Reefing - 7 years ago

Yes sir, I feel you on that. you've got access to some amazing material. zip ties, mesh screen and acrylic can go a mile in this hobby. Mcgeyver lol

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

the hobby has me thinking 24/7. it's crazy all the things that can work good in a reef tank

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T Surro - 7 years ago

I used that grape caluerpa before what a fuckin mess, try the other kinds first, I never had luck with cheato!!!

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

T Surro hopefully it's not gonna get in my display tank or that shit will go right in the trash.

big j Aquatics&Vape - 7 years ago

nice setup it's in the mail with the receipts

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

big j aquatics OK cool

big j Aquatics&Vape - 7 years ago

I want to get it in the mail you can tell everybody that hang up the shark did not ship but he did send me money or gift cards and stuff you know something like that

WestCoast Reefer - 7 years ago

Man that sump looks great!!! Good job!!!!

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

thanks Rob

CJ'S AQUARIUMS - 7 years ago

Sump is clean! You ever think about painting it? Like a aqua blue or something to complement the marble color on the baffles? Do it man! Hahaha

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

CJ'S AQUARIUMS I actually was gonna wrap the outside in vinyl or paint it but I have no patience lol

PRFishGirl - 7 years ago

Nice!!!

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

PRFishGirl thank you. now come get these lights!! lol

Tony Jibster - 7 years ago

Nice BP! I like the "window" in the baffle. Your silicone/caulk looks really clean too! I'm impressed :-)

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

thanks Tony!!! I was trying extra hard on the silicone work lol

pelphrey - 7 years ago

Version 5!!! Looks great! Start calling you Mr Spare, smarter than most of us! Hh

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

pelphrey it should be OK. just use the 1/4" line in case it condensates too much. and you don't want it to freeze and burst in the winter.

pelphrey - 7 years ago

Reefing with Billy Pipes this line will be going from a climate controlled laundry room through the wall into my garage that is not climate controlled. It's attached, but still gets very hot and cold.

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

pelphrey u gota just realize that every house has plumbing in the walls. lines condensate more in a room that is not heated or cooled like a separate garage or like a garden hose outside.

pelphrey - 7 years ago

Reefing with Billy Pipes because that makes more sense! Haha I have 50' of black 1/4" line already. I'm just a nervous wreck about condensation in between the laundry room and garage. I don't want the line to sweat and create a bigger problem.

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

+pelphrey it won't hurt anything at all. Why don't u just run the 1/4" tubing instead of PVC.?

pelphrey - 7 years ago

Reefing with Billy Pipes what are your thoughts on my running pvc through dry wall and hooking my rodi output up to it? My container is 30' away, I'm concerned about the cold water creating condensation in the summer time and causing problem.

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

pelphrey lol. three of the other sumps I built for other guys

Dave's Nano Tanks - 7 years ago

Hey Billy, Where did you find the deal on the salt? And if you are giving away leds, I'm in. I'm always doing DIY lighting. I think you are local

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

Dave Lembo

Dave's Nano Tanks - 7 years ago

Thanx Billy. That is a great price on the salt. Thanx anyway on the lights. Thought you were closer cause I saw your Absolutely fish video and I'm right there. Love your Channel Bro

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

Dave Lembo I got the salt at The Hidden Reef in levittown pa

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

Dave Lembo hey thanks. I'm in central NJ by the PA border. these LEDs are molded into the fixture though. I was gonna take them apart but the lights would be destroyed

Dave's Nano Tanks - 7 years ago

OH, and nice build too

Coralust Reef Solutions - 7 years ago

That's cool looking. Sweet job Billy

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

Coralust Reef Solutions thanks bud

Nano_Joe - 7 years ago

Now I know who to hire for my next build. Looks good man

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

Nano_Joe word up. thanks buddy

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FC'S Reefing - 7 years ago

looks good man. i am getting ready to make a new sump myself. trying to locate this corian stuff at my local stores so i can try it out.

Dave's Nano Tanks - 7 years ago

If you know someone that installs Kitchens, they always have a nice piece from the sink cutout

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

hey thanks. they probably won't sell it to you. unless it's from a job they did and had some left over material.

Rosco's Reef with Scott - 7 years ago

what another great sump from Billy Pipes, you know...Thanks for the mention and the colors in the baffles is crazy. I love that the pattern matches through the slot to the inner baffle. Great job.

Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

Rosco's Reef with Scott. I know I know...I'm awesome lol

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