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CUSTOM SUMPS, REFUGIUMS, RESERVOIRS, BERLIN SYSTEMS

Here are just a few of the custom sump projects that I have designed and fabricated.
Perhaps one of these designs will work for your application, if not, let my 25 years of
experience in this area help you design one that will suite your needs.

Should you like a quote for one of these projects or additional information please ask.

(Click on photo to see larger picture.)

A


Perfect for the RSM
(if no refugium is required)
Model "A"
  • Perfect for the RSM cabinet!!
  • 17 x 18 x 14
  • SVS2-24 in-sump skimmer/Mag9
  • 2 media chambers
  • 2 filter cylinder/probe bracket
  • Submersible pump chamber
  • Calcium Reactor and R/O mount

B


Perfect for the RSM
Model "B"
  • Refugium/Sump combo
  • SVS2-24 in-sump skimmer
  • Mechanical/Chemical compartment
  • Probe rack
  • Laminar water flow in refugium
Photo does not show skimmer pump
or main return pump or lighting. Also

shown is the SVS3-24 skimmer which is
an option to the SVS2-24 skimmer included.

C


RSM Sump/Refugium
Model "D"
Fantastic customer response,
and many orders! Soon to be
a standard production model!
  • RSM Sump/Refugium
  • 20 x 17 x 16 high
  • Uses Tunze 9002 skimmer
  • Skimmer area is 4.5" x 7"
  • 9 gallon refugium volume
  • 4.5 x 16.5 x 14 pump area
  • Fits RSM cabinet space

D


This is the NEW CLF3
for 72 gal. bowfronts
  • Made to fit bowfront cabinet
  • Sump measures 30 x 9 x 14
  • SVS2-24 in-sump skimmer
  • Cylinder, probes, float switch rack

E



40" long x 18" wide x 18" high
50 gallon sump volume
3x, 2" in and out bulkheads
3x, 1" safety spillway bulkheads
This sump feeds into a lower sump
Lifereef VS3-72" skimmer hookup

F


Custom Trickle Filter with
in-sump SVS2-24 protein skimmer.
Entire skimmer can be removed
including the pump.

Overall filter length is 30".
Sump also incorporates an
accessory shelf for filter cylinders,
float switches, and electronic probes.

G


Custom Berlin Sump, 27 x 21 x 14.
To fit in-sump EuroReef Skimmer.
1 1/2" dual inlets and outlets,
inlet is back right corner.
Electrode/Float Switch Bracket.
Calcium and R/O hookups.

H


Custom Berlin Sump, 30 x 14 x 14.
To fit in-sump DAS-BX2 skimmer,
second chamber from left.
2" inlet, 1" outlets.
Side placed bulkhead is for
refugium return.
Accessory shelf holds additional
Filter Cylinders, Float Switches,
and electrodes.

I


Trickle Filter, 122 gallon sump.
Dual 2" inputs, 3 removable
input "trays", 1 removable
secondary bin, drip-tray,
and three covers.

Dimensions of 52 x 29 x 27h.

J


Lifereef/ETS sump with
final filter compartment.

35 x 16 x 16
Probe and float switch bracket
2" input, three 1" outputs,
1 1/2" skimmer return

K


(photo is shortened to fit space)
Berlin sump with large 30"
long algae/refugium area.
60 x 18 x 18
Two 1 1/2" inputs
Kent float valve

L


Custom Berlin Sump with coil chiller
input compartment on left end.
The in-sump skimmer is a customer
designed Lifereef self-leveling type.

M


Refugium/Berlin Sump
55" long x 13" x 18" high
Two-piece setup:
Left refugium is 29" long
Right Berlin Sump is 26" long.
Two sections connected using
two 1 1/2" bulkheads.
This configuration was needed
to get in through cabinet doors.

N


Small cabinet space required a
sump only 8"w x 20"l x 16"h to
hold one of our SVS2-24
in-sump protein skimmers.
Sump also features a calcium
reactor and R/O hookup and a
final filter compartment that
leads to an external pump.
Nice setup for a small cabinet space!

O


Custom Trickle Filter has two towers
side-by-side in a sump measuring
24"l x 17"w and 23" overall height.

P


LF1 with in-sump skimmer that
will be run with external pump.
Sump features dual tank intake
with coil chiller input behind the
protein skimmer.

Q


Compact Berlin System to fit
54 gallon corner or bowfront

aquariums.
Sump measures 20 x 13.

R


Compact sump/skimmer
Sump measures 18"x 13" x 15" high.

S


Sump to hold an AquaC EV120
Center chamber measures 9 x 13 1/2
This sump measures 20 x 14 x 14
Pump bulkhead is on right rear corner.

T


Custom sump with large
skimmer compartment
55 x 22 x 17

80 gallon volume

3x Media Canisters
8x probe/electrode locations

U

  • 30 x 10 x 16 high
  • 3 input media trays
  • 5" wide skimmer chamber
  • 13" long refugium
  • 4" wide pump chamber
  • Three-probe rack (behind pump)

V


Not a custom system,
just a fantastic installation
of a Lifereef LF1-300 System!
  • Lifereef LF1-300 Berlin System
  • VS3-24 protein skimmer on far right
  • LCR1 Calcium Reactor on far left
  • 3x Filter Cylinders, middle of sump

W

  • System for small pentagon cabinet
  • SVS2-24 in-sump skimmer
  • One filter cylinder
  • Two-probe rack
  • Foam/media input chamber

X


Your custom sump
can be featured here!

These are just a few of the hundreds
of custom sumps that I have designed
for that special requirement.
Each system is designed based on

your needs and requirements and
physical limitations of location.
Whether it be for a size limitation or
an idea of your creation, you can be
assured that it will function as planned.

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