Sump idea

[Joe Fish]

Buffalo is about 90 minutes away.

 

[bdub]

any sites out there that have cheap sumps (acrylic I would assume would be the easiest for weight) with the chambers already in (and that aren't wet/dry setups?)

I'm trying to take the lazy approach. Just want to add a few gallons to my small tank.

 

[Joe Fish]

Ok, just aquired a 15gallon. Would this be enough for a decent sump? I already have a fuge so I don't know if I should incorporate it into the sump or not.

 

[Joe Fish]

I have been looking at DIY overflow boxes at Melevsreef.com. Just how to do you get the syphon to start?

 

[YahooFishKeeper]

plug one end, fill with water, plug other end, flip, and undo plugs.

 

[Joe Fish]

Simple enough, thanks. According to this link he doesn't use a tube to syphon. Am I missing something?
Melevsreef.com - What is a Sump?

 

[Mahamotorworks]

It is built into the Over flow box.

MAHA

 

[Joe Fish]

The tubes are?

 

[Lorna]

Actually he uses a weir type overflow that is pretty interesting though I am not so sure that they are siphon break proof without an airlift pump attached.......from what I have read the "U" style is more reliable and less likely to fail.

 

[Joe Fish]

I did find a link on his site that explains how to start it.

Another question.

I have the CPR backbak2R. Would an additional 10 gallons or so of water require me to get a new one? Or will it be ok for now? I will be adding two heaters into the sump.

 

[Joe Fish]

Where would be the best place to put the bak pak 2r skimmer in the sump? I would have to put it on the side.

 

[Lorna]

yes just hang it off the side.....make sure that you have enough room at the top to remove the cup and you are good to go

 

[Lorna]

Joe this is a pic of the pvc pipe in the bakpak


page 22 on this thread shows the mod
http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/nano-saltwater-discussion/41534-finally-20-gallon-setup-22.html

 

[Joe Fish]

Does it matter what side of the sump? Like the return section vs the intake.

thanks for the pic.

 

[Lorna]

I think I would put it on the in side....it really doesn't matter as you are not having a refugium in the sump...also it reduces the chances of bubbles making it back to the tank

 

[Joe Fish]

I will be moving my refugium to the sump. I haven't decided whether to just hang it on the side of the sump or put it in the sump.