58 Gallon Oceanic Sump Conversion

[barrettsline]

Ok I was given a 58 Gallon Oceanic Aquarium tonight, and I have plans to turn it into a sump for my 210 Gallon. However, I have already hit a road block. The tank with trim is to wide to fit underneath my stand by a 1/4". So here's the question that will make or break this project:

1. Is it safe to remove the bottom trim from the tank?

2. What is the easiest way to do this?



I dont mind peoples input, but im really looking for those who have done this, to speak up or those who have a knowledge about it. I will be doing my own research on the matter as well, but I always like to post and ask people here.
Ill be here waiting.......

[eklikewhoa]

Remove the trim, it won't be holding a full tank of water so you should be fine.

[eklikewhoa]

If you end up not using it hit me up, I could use a tank that size

[barrettsline]

True. Worst case senerio is a power outage. tank will fill with quite a bit of water. I think I can leave the top trim on for "bracing".

[barrettsline]

If you end up not using it hit me up, I could use a tank that size

Id have to get with the person who gave it to me first.

[eklikewhoa]

True. Worst case senerio is a power outage. tank will fill with quite a bit of water. I think I can leave the top trim on for "bracing".

Are you not planning on putting in baffles? If you are that size tank would rival some of the larger wet/dry available so it wold be more than enough if you position the baffles right.

[barrettsline]

I was thinking about setting it up just like a wetdry would be normally, but i'm well open to suggestions. Please by all means, gimme ideas. Ive seen many done. I was toying with the idea of a refugium in it as well.

[eklikewhoa]

search the DIY section of MFK, there's some awesome ones over there, or search K1 setups cause that would be similar to what you would want to use for a refugium.

[barrettsline]

Which you would do?

[cu0ngsayz]

Agree with Q. If I was to do it again I would do the fluidized media instead of bio balls Or you can look on YouTube for the fluidize k1 filter.

[barrettsline]

Ill bite, Why? Please give pros and cons of both.

[barrettsline]

EK give me a run down on the baffling idea when you get a minute.

[eklikewhoa]

I plan on doing both when I build the new tank or actually three, Pond Matrix, Fluidized and bio-balls. There are pros with all three that I can't pick one over the other.

It's hard to explain the baffling thing which pictures would explain much better than I ever could. Search images or search on MFK cause I saw some really nice builds over there.

[barrettsline]

58 Gallon Oceanic Sump Conversion

I'm 90% on doing this but I'm still looking for opinions on removing the bottom trim from the tank.

[barrettsline]

Well this is what i've come up with thus far. Keep in mind I will be drawing up new plans based on advice and personal preference. I may change it all a figure out the best way to split this I can have a K1 setup included. I have to say though I do like the way I have it drawn out, but im still looking for advice on removeing the bottom trim from the aquarium.



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