aviator300 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 OK. I've been reefing for about a year now and have started about 4 tanks so far (2 currently up). My tanks have been either AIO or use HOB filter but i want to start one with a sump just for the added experience. I have an empty "MicroReefs" 7 gal laying around and a 5 gal AGA tank. I plan on using the rimless Microreefs tank for the display and the 5 gal for the sump and i have a few questions. (Total water volume would be about 10 gallons). 1. Would a Herbie overflow setup be practical on this small of a tank and if not, then what type? 2. What size drain and return lines should i use 3. Pump recommendations for strong flow. 4. Any ideas on flexible piping and connectors. (i would prefer hard plumbing but we may be moving in 6 to 8 months). Any help and/or advice you could give me will be greatly appreciated as this will be my first attempt at a sump. Link to comment
aviator300 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Come on guys, help me out here. Should i have posted this on "equipment forum" ? Link to comment
hwk7072 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Hey, I just finished this process of planning, research, design, and build, and finally got everything up and running yesterday. I'm really pleased with how it turned out. It was a bit nerve wracking trying to figure it all out and order the right things. Small Herbie drain dead silent. 3/4 PVC and silicone tubing. I'll take some pics later today and lay it out for you. Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 1. Would a Herbie overflow setup be practical on this small of a tank and if not, then what type? Herbie souls work great, as quiet as they come. I would use 3/4" 2. What size drain and return lines should i use 3/4" drains and 1/2" return 3. Pump recommendations for strong flow. I wous look into sicce, prob a 1 or 1.5 4. Any ideas on flexible piping and connectors. (i would prefer hard plumbing but we may be moving in 6 to 8 months). Flex souls work alright as lo ng as you use clamps on all the fittings you can. Tho I personally ally would still hard plumb and then re do it when you move, your not looking at much pipe, and with a few unions you wouldnt need to re do any of it I wouldmy think Any help and/or advice you could give me will be greatly appreciated as this will be my first attempt at a sump. I would probably go with a 10 gal sump, there cheap enough and I expect you'd appreciate the added volume later on Link to comment
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