Standard Sump Kit
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Standard Sump Kit
** Tank Not Included **
This kit includes:
- Main baffle with round water pass through holes for even water flow. Available as a standard straight baffle which spans the width of the tank, or a 5" x 5" corner baffle which maximizes space in the next chamber.
- Secondary baffle with 1/8" slots for coarse water filtering
- Bubble trap plate
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - and we accept returns. If you are not 100% satisfied with this product you can return it within 30 days provided it has not been glued into a tank
Features:
- Precision CNC milled from premium grade black 1/4" cast acrylic
- Holes in the main baffle force even water flow through tank
- Water level baffle to provide a 8", 10", or 12" deep mid section depending on option chosen
- Bubble trap plate to keep bubbles out of your return pump
Dimensions:
| Tank Size | Width - Aqueon | Width - Imagitarium |
| 5.5 Gallon | 7.95" | 7.94" |
| 10 Gallon | 9.95" | 9.94" |
| 20 Gallon Long | 11.812" | 11.79" |
| 20 Gallon High | 11.812" | 11.775" |
| 29 Gallon | 11.73" | 11.525" |
| 40 Gallon Breeder | 17.45" | 17.45" |
| 55 Gallon | 11.9" | 11.75" |
| 60 Gallon Breeder | 17.4" | 16.94" |
| 75 Gallon | 17.4" | 16.78 |
Installation:
Installation is simple. Using aquarium safe silicone, silicone the parts into your glass tank and allow 24 hours to dry.
NOTE: This is designed specifically for Aqueon® or Imagitarium™ glass aquariums. If your tank is not an Aqueon, Imagitarium, or you don't know for sure, please contact us prior to ordering with your tank inside dimensions. To measure the inside, use calipers or trim a dowel rod or rigid piece of cardboard until it fits between the front and back glass of the tank while parallel to the bottom. Message us with that length and we can confirm if it will fit.
Custom kits made to your specifications are also available. No project is too big or too small. Please contact us for a quote.
** Proudly Made in the USA **
Kit Material: 1/4" (0.236", 6 mm) Cell Cast Acrylic
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Baffle Width and Max Flow Rates |
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| Size | Baffle Width | Max Flow | Baffle Width | Max Flow |
| 5.5 Gallon | 7.95" | 500 GPH | 7.95" | 500 GPH |
| 10 Gallon | 9.95" | 600 GPH | 9.57" | 600 GPH |
| 20 Gallon Long | 11.812" | 900 GPH | 11.56" | 800 GPH |
| 20 Gallon High | 11.812" | 900 GPH | 11.94" | 900 GPH |
| 29 Gallon | 11.73" | 900 GPH | 11.525" | 800 GPH |
| 40 Gallon Breeder | 17.45" | 1,300 GPH | 17.45" | 1300 GPH |
| 55 Gallon | 11.9" | 900 GPH | 11.75" | 900 GPH |
| 60 Gallon Breeder | 17.4" | 1300 GPH | 16.94" | 1300 GPH |
| 75 Gallon | 17.4" | 1300 GPH | 16.78" | 1200 GPH |
Max flow rates assume the standard 1/8" x 1" slots in the water level weir. Please contact us if you need higher flow rates.
Corner baffle size: 5" x 5" x Selected Height
Single Sock Holder Size: 5" x 5"
Size of your tank:
Our kits are designed to fit in a tank you already own. This is the size of the tank you plan to install the baffles into to make you sump or refugium.
First Baffle Style:
The first baffle can be a full width straight baffle or a space saving corner baffle. The corner baffle is 5" x 5" x Selected Baffle Height.
Brand of your tank:
Our kits are designed to fit in a tank you already own. We currently make kits to fit Aqueon and Imagitarium brand tanks. These tanks will differ in physical dimensions even if they are the same capacity. An Aqueon 20L has different dimensions than an Imagitarium 20L so the kits for each tank are not compatible with the other. If you don't know which tank you have, or if you have another brand, please contact us and we can work with you to get the kit you need.
Baffle Height:
The baffle height is how tall the baffles after the sock baffle are in the tank. This height will set the maximum water depth in the sump when the return pump is running. Depending on the kit the options will include 8", 10" or 12" tall baffles. These will allow adjustable water level depths as follows:
8" - Adjustable from 5.5" - 8"
10" - Adjustable from 6.25" - 10"
12" - Adjustable from 7.5" - 12"
If your setup requires different depths please contact us for assistance. Custom options are available.
Choosing the best depth will depend on your specific situation. Some things to consider are:
- Will you be using any equipment which requires a specific water depth? The most common equipment with specific depth requirements are protein skimmers. If you plan to use a skimmer with a 9" water depth requirement then you will need to select baffles which are taller than that (10" or 12").
- Will the baffle height you choose allow enough extra space to retain all the water that drains down from the display tank when your return pump shuts off? This is a critical consideration to prevent sump overflows.
Sock Holder:
Sock holder options are tank size dependent. The corner baffle is only compatible with the 1 x 4" corner sock holder.
Media Stand Width:
The media stands go between the water level weir baffle and the bubble trap baffle. They are included with the kit but are optional to install. They are there to support bagged media above the bottom of the tank so water can flow through it and pass under the bubble trap baffle. The wider the stands, the further apart the two baffles will sit and the more space that section will consume. Keep in mind that the baffles are 1/4" thick and the weir plate and heads on the thumbscrews also protrude out into the adjoining chambers. These items add an additional 1" to the total foot print of the bubble trap section.