Red Sea Reefer 250 and Triton Sump - nothing fits!

[ThunderGoose]

After a year and a half of struggling with my reef tank (I can't seem to keep even easy corals alive for more than a few months) I've decided to go Full Triton. It was either that or set up a daily small water change system and I think The Husband would kill me if I drilled holes in the hardwood floor to run a pipe to and from the basement. Of course if he'd let me re-arrange the living room furniture and I put the tank on an inside wall...

Anyway I have a RSR 250 with a usable area of 33 inches X 15 inches for a sump. That's assuming I can move all of the other equipment out or to a shelf or something.

The sump that came with the RSR is perfectly nice BUT I don't have a large enough refugium. I'm using the ATO tank for macroalgae and it only hold around 2 gallons. I do have a compartment that is just about large enough but it's where my skimmer sits.

I'm not good at DIY so I was hoping to find a ready-made Triton style sump that would fit my stand. I can't find any. Besides getting a bigger tank (or stand, see above re Husband killing me) does anyone have any ideas? I guess there's just not enough demand for Triton style sumps on "small" tanks.

Thanks!

 

[mrpizzaface]

this sump looks pretty good
https://bit.ly/2shIFqm

 

[Scurvy]

Exactly what i was going to link

 

[ThunderGoose]

Awesome. Thanks, I knew if it was out there someone would be able to point me in the right direction. I really appreciate it.

 

[Scurvy]

Synergy might also have one that fits. Cant rememeber off hand.

 

[HolisticBear]

this sump looks pretty good
https://bit.ly/2shIFqm

He's a sponsor here, tagging him @Crystal Reef Aquatics if you have questions. I just ordered a regular Triton sump from him. Eagerly awaiting delivery

 

[Crystal Reef Aquatics]

I'm happy to answer any questions!

 

[DarthSimon]

This is my sump for my Reefer 250:

 

[ThunderGoose]

@DarthSimon I wish I could run a sump in a closet or basement or garage but unfortunately there's not an easy way for me to do that. If I could I would run it into the basement and set up my currently unused 55 as a sump. Or a frag tank that's in the same loop as the display and the sump.... hmmmm.... Maybe The Husband won't notice if I set everything up while he's gone... How can I get him out of the house long enough to drill a hole in the floor...

@Crystal Reef Aquatics Thanks for the offer. I ordered a sump and I'll be sure to let you know if I have any questions once it's arrived.

 

[Crystal Reef Aquatics]

@DarthSimon I wish I could run a sump in a closet or basement or garage but unfortunately there's not an easy way for me to do that. If I could I would run it into the basement and set up my currently unused 55 as a sump. Or a frag tank that's in the same loop as the display and the sump.... hmmmm.... Maybe The Husband won't notice if I set everything up while he's gone... How can I get him out of the house long enough to drill a hole in the floor...

@Crystal Reef Aquatics Thanks for the offer. I ordered a sump and I'll be sure to let you know if I have any questions once it's arrived.

Great! Thanks for your business!

 

[Crystal Reef Aquatics]

This is my sump for my Reefer 250:

There you go!

 

[Menrllyn]

Anybody know is now making a triton style sump, Crystal Reef is out of business and Synergy discontinued thiers.

 

[Crashnt24]

Anybody know is now making a triton style sump, Crystal Reef is out of business and Synergy discontinued thiers.

Triton 26 V2 Sump - Trigger Systems

The perfect sump design for reef tanks that use the Triton Method! The Triton 26 V2 Sump is great for aquariums up to 60 gallons and specially made to have a large refugium that meets the 10% volume recommendation for the Triton Method of reefing. Now with optional filter sock holders...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Trigger systems makes a good Triton sump. It's what I have, and it works great. I have the 34 size.

 

[Menrllyn]

Triton 26 V2 Sump - Trigger Systems

The perfect sump design for reef tanks that use the Triton Method! The Triton 26 V2 Sump is great for aquariums up to 60 gallons and specially made to have a large refugium that meets the 10% volume recommendation for the Triton Method of reefing. Now with optional filter sock holders...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Trigger systems makes a good Triton sump. It's what I have, and it works great. I have the 34 size.

I have a reefer 250, that would require replumbing the system. I was hoping to avoid that. Kind of want plug and play