MJ's Custom Reef Tank Sump

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Reef N Stuff - 6 years ago

This is what I want for my new 220, how much does this cost?

Toby Williams - 9 years ago

I might have missed it, but how big is the Skimmer area? Thanks

jpX0708 - 9 years ago

i wish you did a video of how your water change works!!

criscamila - 9 years ago

What kind of skimmer do you have?

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 10 years ago

Hi there where can I order this from and do they delivery to UK thanks

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ROBBIE WILLIAMS - 10 years ago

would the builder of this sump , ship one to uk mate do ya know ?

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 - 10 years ago

anyway I can get dementions on complete chamber and acrylic thinkness

patrick chang - 10 years ago

I also have a custom sump from Tyler couldn't be happier

ojedahouse - 10 years ago

any way you could send me pictures??

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 - 10 years ago

Very good design. I had one made as well a little larger and I wish I had seen this video sooner.

ArcAngel9008 - 11 years ago

That is one amazing sump! I would like one of my own! if i had a bigger tank lol.

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 - 11 years ago

MJ. Love the design. How often do you need to change the filter socks?

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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 - 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 - 11 years ago

I take my hat off to you

dee Nice53 - 11 years ago

Sorry for the mistake take out LOUD

dee Nice53 - 11 years ago

Man I love your Idea good work Loud you make me want to change my sump

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 - 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 - 11 years ago

You dont put a union above the two return pumps or did i miss it?

ferrark1 - 11 years ago

Awesome

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!

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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 11 years ago

i've seen this in the building process. it's much nicer in person.

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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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