sump or closed system

[ian anderson]

i have an 72 gallon bowfront with a built in overflow bow front stands dont have alot of room so my wife want me to see what the best way to go if i use a closed system with a rena filstar xp4 until i can get the 4 stage filter or a sump what should i do let me know what you think

 

[jessesoto33]

I think you should have a custom built sump to fit under tank.

 

[ian anderson]

yes i do to but i still want to be married the best i have seen is 200 also i am joining the us army so i will probaly go to a bigger tank because ill have to start all over but i will tell her what you said

 

[zatoichi]

If you are joining the army, don't set the tank up...you will be moving and then deployed a lot

Take the inside measurements for your stand; including the size of the openings if it has doors or a brace on the back side.

I have an acrylics guy who does ridiculously nice work for cheap, I will ask for a quote

 

[ian anderson]

30Lx9wx14H thats what i am loonking for can u see if they can install baffles

 

[sssmasss]

always sump... i like it better that way

 

[psykokid]

30Lx9wx14H thats what i am loonking for can u see if they can install baffles

sounds like you are running into the same thing i am with my bowfront tank/stand. Maximum width i can fit in with the center brace in the back is 9" wide by about 24-28" long. I am looking for a 10 long glass tank which is 8Wx12Hx24L. Clear for life makes an acrylic tank with those dimensions, but buying one of those new is way too spendy for something im going to have to modify anyhow by adding baffles and what not.

 

[coral diver]

I also own a 72bow front Oceanic it has room for a 20g standard sump and a ehiem 1517 canister that i use for carbon and a UV filter.