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The Model F design is built as seen below. Water enters from both ends simultaneously and flows into the center. A submersible internal pump in the center

This sump is made with 3/8" acrylic and is a rimless sump.  Rimless provides greater access to the various areas, but it doesn't help keep saltcreep in the

Sump that has to be shipped: All sumps are shipped with insurance to protect both you and me.  They are carefully packed with 4" of padding on all six sides,

The Model "G" External (formerly the Model G-modified) is a sump that allows for an external pump.  If the sump isn't drilled, an internal pump can be used of

After several years of building sumps, a potential customer asked me to build him a custom tank. My concern is always about the livestock and until then I'd

You must make a series of decisions for your next sump order to meet your specific needs.  The following Q&A should help cover most points, but feel free

A sump gives you greater control over your reef or fish-only display tank. The benefits far exceed the risks, and thus most successful aquariums you'll see

People ask if I'll build and ship a sump to their location, and I always forewarn them that is is very expensive. Here's why. You've got this large acrylic

Peter, a member of DFWMAS wanted a large sump to consolidate all the smaller units he's been using under his 3' x 5' open top display tank. This tank was used

Richard Harker continues this topic in Part 2: Close-up of carbons tested in this two-part series. Clockwise from upper left-hand corner: Carbon from Lifegard

A local vendor contacted me about building a new system to hold livestock as it arrived. They drew up the plans, purchased the materials and started cutting up