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DIY Refugium Sump Filters

(Low Price Do It Yourself Kit )

DIY Refugium Sump Filter Information

Great Lakes Aquariums offers a low cost refugium sump filter that allows everyone an affordable quality refugium sump filter. The Kit includes Basic Aquarium, Glass Dividers, Plastic Track to hold Media Box, 1 - Media Box with grate, filter pad and water diffuser and Plastic Mesh for Pump Chamber. All that is needed is a caulking gun and a tube of acetic cure silicone sealant. Instructions and pictures are available on line. If you do not wish to do it yourself, check out our completely assembled Refugium Sump Filters  or our versatile Multi-Sump Filters with and without Auto-Top Off Systems & Reservoirs

Model 260DY Refugium Sump Filter

Includes - 29 Gallon Aquarium, Glass Dividers, Media Box, Suspension Track & Mesh Pump Strainer - $79.95



DIY Refugium Filter Includes
  • Standard Glass Aquarium in 12" or 18 Heights to fit underneath most stands
  • 2 - Glass Dividers designed specifically for a 3 chamber refugium sump (additional dividers are available at additional cost)
  • 1 - Versatile Media Box designed to prefilter any type of media such as carbon, ion-exchange resins, nitate sponge and pads of all types
  • Iincluded with Media box is double density filter pad, grate, and mesh diffuser to protect filter pad from wearing where the water flows in
  • Finally a Plastic Mesh Screen is included to attach to the pump chamber to eliminate macro algae and animals from getting in the pump
Exclusive Features & Options
  • 3 - Chamber Design includes accessory chamber, refugium chamber and pump chamber
  • Accessory Chamber is specifically designed for skimmers, heaters and accessories. The water level stays constant for complete accessory safety.
  • Refugium Chamber is specifically designed for mud or deep sand bed and Macro Algae.
  • Pump Chamber holds a submersible pump and includes a plastic mesh screen to keep snails and macro algae out of pump
  • DIY Refugium Sump Filter are available in 2 heights and a large selection of sizes
  • Options include additional glass dividers and cut down heights at additional cost

DIY Refugium Sump Filter (20" Length)

Item #

Model #

Total Water Capacity

Approximate Dimensions

Sump Description

Sump Price

Aq. Size Recommended

Stock Status / Shipping Info

10DIY

100L

10 Gallon

20"x10"x12"

Low Profile

$54.95

20 - 40 Gal.

Special Order / $300 Minimum

20DIY

200

16 Gallon

20"x10"x18"

Full Capacity

$59.95

30 - 50 Gal.

Special Order / $300 Minimum



DIY Refugium Sump Filter (24" or 2 Ft. Length)

Item #

Model #

Total Water Capacity

Approximate Dimensions

Sump Description

Sump Price

Aq. Size Recommended

Stock Status / Shipping Info

30DIY 

300L

15 Gallon

24"x12"x12"

Low Profile

$58.95

30 - 60 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum

40DIY

400

22 Gallon

24"x12"x18"

Full Capacity

$71.95

30 - 70 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum

 

45DIY

450L

23 Gallon

24"x18"x12"

Low Profile

$81.95

30 - 70 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum

75DIY

750

34 Gallon

24"x18"x18"

Full Capacity

$94.95

40 - 90 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum

 

70DIY

700

30 Gallon

25"x25"x12"

Low Profile

$112.95

40 - 90 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum

11DIY

1100

45 gallon

25"x25"x18"

Full Capacity

$149.95

50 - 125 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum


DIY Refugium Sump Filter (30" Length)

Item #

Model #

Total Water Capacity

Approximate Dimensions

Sump Description

Sump Price

Aq. Size Recommended

Stock Status / Shipping Info

35DIY

350L

20 Gallon

30"x12"x12"

Low Profile

$63.95

30 - 70 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum

60DIY

600

29 Gallon

30"x12"x18"

Full Capacity

$79.95

40 - 90 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum



DIY Refugium Sump Filter (36" or 3 Ft. Length)

Item #

Model #

Total Water Capacity

Approximate Dimensions

Sump Description

Sump Price

Aq. Size Recommended

Stock Status / Shipping Info

50DIY 

500L

24 Gallon

36"x12"x12"

Low Profile

$79.95

30 - 70 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum

80DIY

800

35 Gallon

36"x12"x18"

Full Capacity

$99.95

40 - 90 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum

 

77DIY

775L

33 Gallon

36"x18"x12"

Low Profile

$114.95

40 - 90 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum

12DIY

1250

50 Gallon

36"x18"x18"

Full Capacity

$144.95

50 - 130 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum


DIY Refugium Sump Filter (48" or 4 Ft. Length)

Item #

Model #

Total Water Capacity

Approximate Dimensions

Sump Description

Sump Price

Aq. Size Recommended

Stock Status / Shipping Info

65DIY

650L

30 Gallon

48"x12"x12"

Low Profile

$94.95

40 - 90 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum

13DIY

1300

50 Gallon

48"x12"x18"

Full Capacity

$122.95

50 - 150 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum

 

15DIY

1150L

45 Gallon

48"x18"x12"

Low Profile

$127.95

50 - 125 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum

14DIY

1450

65 Gallon

48"x18"x18"

Full Capacity

$179.95

100 - 200 Gal.

In Stock / $300 Minimum


Ordering, Shipping & Pick-Up Information

Ordering InfoAll Orders should be placed by Phone or Email. Product stock status is listed near the end of the product price tables. Generally Stocked products in most cases do not require a deposit. Any Generally Stocked products with additional options (hole drilling, black silicone, Ultra-Clear Glass etc.) are special order and a 50% non-refundable deposit is required. Special Order products require a 50% non-refundable deposit. Special Order products may require a 1 to 4 week production time. When you contact us we can give you all the important information necessary.

Shipping Info
Glass Product (Glass Aquariums, Sump Filters, Turtle Aquariums, Reptile Aquariums, Wood Stands & Canopy's are truck shipped only and the minimum charges are $300.00 or more. Shipping Costs include professional packing and crating, Insurance, truck delivery to your home or office, lift-gate unloading and handling to your garage or business. Shipping does not include crate placement inside house or business, product unpacking or crate removal. Contact us by email for products that you want to order along with city, state and zip code. Keep in mind the shipping minimum listed above and the value of products you wish to purchase. We strive to offer a accurate shipping estimate, however, location and other factors may change our shipping estimate.

Pick-Up Info
- all of our products can be picked up at our manufacturing plant located in Warren, Michigan 48092. We also offer a factory outlet store at this location that sells a complete line of low price, high quality accessories and Live Saltwater Fish. Calling ahead before picking up is mandatory. We will help load our products and can supply packing materials as well as recommend the size and type of vehicle you will need.
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