What size sump can I fit into my stand?

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Searched for this, but couldn't find a solution...

I want to upgrade my sump, but can't figure out what size will fit through the doors of my stand (I can only go through the front).

Thoughts?

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Measurements? It looks like you're going to be limited to about a 20, but I could be wrong. You could probably get 2-3 20 gallon tanks in there, and plumb them together. Or, start looking at rubber tubs--wider variety of shapes available.
 
Thanks Orion girl. Yeah - it's pretty tight. Big drawback about this stand. Maybe I'll email the tenecor guys and see what they have to say...maybe they've calculated it already.

I guess I could attach a couple of tanks together. The rubbermaid idea is a good one I just worry about spillage, evaporation, etc.

Will post some pics of my efforts!
 
Just a suggestion,

I had the same problem with my tank. I used a 20 gal for a refugium and a 10 gal for a sump. I used 1.5 in. pvc as a syphon tube to connect the two tanks. Everything has worked pretty well so far. I haven't had any leaks and evaporation hasn't been a big problem at all. Oh, btw, I have a 125 gal tank (just as a reference). Hope this helps.
 
connection?

Hi dawn - thx for the suggestion. can you tell me - when you say syphon tube - to me that sounds like you didn't drill the sumps to connect them, but rather that they just connect over the top...is that correct?
 
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