MJ's Custom Reef Tank Sump

This is a walk through of my new custom sump for my 234 gallon reef tank. This sump was built by Elite Aquatics to my exact specifications and I could not be any happier with it! Amazing craftsmanship and terrific fit and finish! Sump is 44x18x20 http://www.elite-aquatics.net Stay Tuned

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This is a walk through of my new custom sump for my 234 gallon reef tank. This sump was built by Elite Aquatics to my exact specifications and I could not be any happier with it! Amazing craftsmanship and terrific fit and finish! Sump is 44x18x20 http://www.elite-aquatics.net Stay Tuned

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Reef N Stuff
Reef N Stuff - 6 years ago
This is what I want for my new 220, how much does this cost?
Toby Williams
Toby Williams - 9 years ago
I might have missed it, but how big is the Skimmer area? Thanks
jpX0708
jpX0708 - 9 years ago
i wish you did a video of how your water change works!!
criscamila
criscamila - 9 years ago
What kind of skimmer do you have?
Steve Vavrek
Steve Vavrek - 10 years ago
It's been about a year since this was posted.  Take another video and let's see how it is holding up I am curious about building up of debris on the bottom of the intake area. Design looks interesting
taile7973
taile7973 - 10 years ago
Wow! That's a most beautiful sump i've ever seen. Everything plan out perfectly, You must put in a lot of though..I can sit here all day looking at it..I don't like you!.lol....You made me sad looking at my 40 breeder sump...
ralgiere
ralgiere - 10 years ago
Sorry for the misspelled word
I love your design and would like to have one made but I would like to make it just a little bigger. May I please get the dimensions on your complete design (your plans) each chamber measurement, acrylic thickness, highs of the two float switch trays and probe holders? Also now that you have had it set up for a wile would you make any changes? You really do have one of the best designs I have seen.
ralgiere
ralgiere - 10 years ago
I love your design and would like to have one made but I would like to make it just a little bigger. May I please get the detentions on your complete design (your plans) each chamber measurements, acrylic thickness, highs of the two float switch trays and probe holders? Also now that you have had it set up for a wile would you make any changes? You really do have one of the best designs I have seen.
Hobbies & Gadgets
Hobbies & Gadgets - 10 years ago
Hi there where can I order this from and do they delivery to UK thanks

10. comment for MJ's Custom Reef Tank Sump

ROBBIE WILLIAMS
ROBBIE WILLIAMS - 10 years ago
would the builder of this sump , ship one to uk mate do ya know ?
Adam Ewart
Adam Ewart - 10 years ago
Mate, nice sump! How have you got your chiller plumbed? I can see one of your Mag's plumbed to it, with an outlet hose, but cannot see where that hose drains into... Cheers.
bigbear4x43
bigbear4x43 - 10 years ago
anyway I can get dementions on complete chamber and acrylic thinkness
patrick chang
patrick chang - 10 years ago
I also have a custom sump from Tyler couldn't be happier
ojedahouse
ojedahouse - 10 years ago
any way you could send me pictures??
ojedahouse
ojedahouse - 10 years ago
Thanks for the video, may I ask, how are the filter socks sealed? are they just siting in the whole or do they have an o ring installed on them? I love the fact that you can change the socks without moving the return lines!!
Jan Velazquez
Jan Velazquez - 11 years ago
Very good design. I had one made as well a little larger and I wish I had seen this video sooner.
ArcAngel9008
ArcAngel9008 - 11 years ago
That is one amazing sump! I would like one of my own! if i had a bigger tank lol.
richwong888
richwong888 - 11 years ago
Also how big are those filter socks? Width & length? Am going to copy this design!! What size is your return section and the distance between your bubble traps?
richwong888
richwong888 - 11 years ago
MJ. Love the design. How often do you need to change the filter socks?

20. comment for MJ's Custom Reef Tank Sump

Saul Aguirre
Saul Aguirre - 11 years ago
$650? That is cheap for the size and quality! Can you send me AE's info for when I upgrade to a bigger sump! Lol. Im happy with my sump right now, its a trigger systems Ruby 36S.
Nick
Nick - 11 years ago
I'm surprised you let the power wires to just go over the top of the sump. :) I know it's pretty much impossible, but if anyone could do it I would have thought it would be you! Love your sump. May I even ask how much that baby put you back?
dee Nice53
dee Nice53 - 11 years ago
I take my hat off to you
dee Nice53
dee Nice53 - 11 years ago
Sorry for the mistake take out LOUD
dee Nice53
dee Nice53 - 11 years ago
Man I love your Idea good work Loud you make me want to change my sump
William Leonard
William Leonard - 11 years ago
Would you still happen to have your design drawing that you would be willing to share? I really like the design you came up with here and want to apply it to my new 237 gallon project.
MJ's Channel
MJ's Channel - 11 years ago
I have one above the Mag 18 but non above the 9.5 since it is not hard plumbed it can be taken out whenever
hai vang
hai vang - 11 years ago
You dont put a union above the two return pumps or did i miss it?
ferrark1
ferrark1 - 11 years ago
Awesome
MJ's Channel
MJ's Channel - 11 years ago
The filter socks part is what makes this tank, i will never have a reef tank again without filter socks! I would put them in there if i were you!

30. comment for MJ's Custom Reef Tank Sump

MJ's Channel
MJ's Channel - 11 years ago
Thank you a lot! I Did the same thing and did not find one that i thought was AMAZING so i took bits and pieces from everything i saw and i made this!
MJ's Channel
MJ's Channel - 11 years ago
My tank is 234 gallons, and i am not even sure that i am going to wind up using that section as a refugium or just another section for either grow outs or a naughty fish spot, lol My nitrates, nitrites and ammonia, as well as phosphate are zero so no need for a fuge as of now.
Darvin Curry
Darvin Curry - 11 years ago
I have watched probably every video out there concerning reef tanks and the set ups and I have to say that you have the best one yet.. It is neat and very functional!!!
Bobby DeMay
Bobby DeMay - 11 years ago
that is one sick sump man. How large is your aquarium? Hopefully that fuge is large enough for your setup. I had a precision marine wave like refugium like that one and it worked fine on my 90gal saltwater tank.
Kody Preece
Kody Preece - 11 years ago
i've seen this in the building process. it's much nicer in person.
MJ's Channel
MJ's Channel - 11 years ago
My system is DEAD Quiet, i am running a full siphon drain and the water going into the filter socks makes NO NOISE at all, the only noise comes from the mag 18 which is almost silent itself. lol
House Reefer 525
House Reefer 525 - 11 years ago
Very nice! Love the design and quality. How noisy are those filter socks in that configuration? I only ask as its not the done thing in the UK and I don't know why - I love that configuration.
MJ's Channel
MJ's Channel - 11 years ago
I know I said in the video "automatic" but it is more push a button and turn a valve, lol I will make a video about this when I get a chance and post it in my channel! Stay tuned!!
Ashlyn Cline
Ashlyn Cline - 11 years ago
Nice sump looks good. I would like to see a video showing how the automatic water change systems works if you ever get time. I like the idea but not fully understand how you have it set up.
MJ's Channel
MJ's Channel - 11 years ago
Yes, I thought about that as well. But I pump the new water directly into the tank and take out water from the sump so there really isn't enough time for the new water to go through the tank down into the sump and all the way through the sump in time for it to be drained out. For now this is the best way I could think to do the water changes. Thanks for the thought though!
Erin R
Erin R - 11 years ago
nevermind i thought about it and realize it would raise the sump level on the other side of the baffles
Erin R
Erin R - 11 years ago
why not have the auto water change where it pumps out the 10gallons first and then pumps in the new water after, and reverse the functions of the floats and pumps?
MJ's Channel
MJ's Channel - 11 years ago
It depends how big you make it but this one was roughly $650 if I remember correctly! I got to pick the colors and everything lol. Does not get more custom then this! And Tyler is incredible to work with! Highly recommend him!
notw21
notw21 - 11 years ago
I love that whole thing. very clean and unique. awesome build and super custom! If you dont mind me asking how much would something like this cost me?

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