RImless aquarium support and budget sump ideas

[toi_ss]

Hey guys,
im getting a 115 gallon rimless tank built by a guy I know, would this tank need extra support like bracing or something. I'm building a stand from plywood and putting the tank on a neoprene mat.

Also, has anyone got some ways to save money for sumps or found any really great cheap ones. I don't how the sump looks at all I just need a skimmer and some filter media.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Wouldn't the guy building the tank know the answer? How can a tank be built if you don't know if its being built safely?

I use a 20 gallon tank as a sump, thats it, so it can cost as little as $40. It fits my skimmer and a few other little gadgets that I want.

If you want the super fancy sump with compartments and trap doors, then will cost several hundred $$$. But they both do the same thing.

 

[PotatoPig]

For budget sumps get a 20 Long rimmed tank. Ideally during Petco’s half price sale they have every ~3 months. It’ll set you back about $25

For baffles hit up your local glass store (physical, not online as mailing glass costs $$$$$) and get them to cut you rectangular pieces. It’ll be about $10/baffle. Install them using 100% silicone that doesn’t have things like mold retardant in it.

Tip: Test fit your sump equipment **before** you fix the baffles in place.

 

[Fish Fan]

If you have a little more cash to through at a sump, FijiCube makes sump baffle kits you can add to a 20L. Shop around, there's better pricing elsewhere on the FijiCube kit, and other manufacturers may have similar kits less, check Amazon and eBay.

https://www.fijicube.com/products/sump-baffle-kit-20-gallon-fiji-cube