Pjanssen Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Has anyone set up a sump on their AIO? I'm thinking about doing this, but really have no clue as to how to proceed except o get a small tank that will fit in my stand. There is a local guy that says he can build whatever I want. I want to add a skimmer and a rufugium to grow chaeto and pods. I know nothing about overflows etc. Appreciate any help. ThanksPJ Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 PJ, can you drill the bottom glass of the intake chamber? I don't know if your tank is tempered glass. If you can then you could buy a bulkhead and build a drain down to the sump. You would need to have a standpipe. With only 1 standpipe it can be hard to control noise although with dc pumps being able to control flow helps with noise a lot. Some folks are afraid with only 1 standpipe of a blockage but my tank only has 1 and I have never had a blockage in 10 years. Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 21 minutes ago, vlangel said: PJ, can you drill the bottom glass of the intake chamber? I don't know if your tank is tempered glass. If you can then you could buy a bulkhead and build a drain down to the sump. You would need to have a standpipe. With only 1 standpipe it can be hard to control noise although with dc pumps being able to control flow helps with noise a lot. Some folks are afraid with only 1 standpipe of a blockage but my tank only has 1 and I have never had a blockage in 10 years. So I'd have to drain the tank? Lol. Not happening? Maybe I'll just try a nano or hob skimmer and save the sump for the next tank! 1 Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, Pjanssen said: So I'd have to drain the tank? Lol. Not happening? Maybe I'll just try a nano or hob skimmer and save the sump for the next tank! Yeah, the only way I can think to do a sump without draining the tank is with a hang on the back overflow box. It would probably have to be modified and so would the top of your biocube. You are right, that is not worth the hassle. 1 Quote Link to comment
E90reef Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I just added a sump and hang on back overflow to my Bc 32 , parameters never been more stable Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 can you post a picture? Quote Link to comment
E90reef Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Just cleaned up my refugium, it was a mess 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment
Scorchx1245 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I love this. Do you have s picture of the over flow? Quote Link to comment
N2B8 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Super cool! I’d like to see a pic of the overflow as well. Quote Link to comment
E90reef Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Nothing impressive just the sea side Aquatics nano overflow, Best price for a overflow I found online 1 2 Quote Link to comment
Scorchx1245 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Thanks looks good! Quote Link to comment
flash389 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I’ve been toying with the idea of adding a sump. If I can modify the back of the hood for a nano overflow box, then I’m down for the project. What kind of sump is that? I haven’t found one that fits under the biocube 32 stand...yet. Yours looks perfect 👌 Quote Link to comment
uwharrie Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I don't want to give up my hood so I think the HOB will not work. At this point I would just switch to a tank that is plumbed for a sump if I wanted to go that route ( and I understand adding volume) Quote Link to comment
CavalierReef Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Seems to me that you could cut a discrete hole in the back of the hood to accommodate the overflow hose. Just a thought. Would it impair opening the hood? Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 6:24 PM, CavalierReef said: Seems to me that you could cut a discrete hole in the back of the hood to accommodate the overflow hose. Just a thought. Would it impair opening the hood? This tank no longer has a hood, so options have oped up. Still really want to upgrade this tank though so not rushing to make any decisions. 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm Batman Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Been thinking about this for my 20G AIO. I’m not up for the DIY drilling the glass. The question is, buy a new tank that’s pre-drilled or just spend the $50 on the overflow box. I really like the pre-drilled option tho... I saw a shop “Elite Reef” on YouTube that was showing the most awesome nano tanks with just a cheap hang on back (H.O.B.) refugium. I bought one that didn’t fit over the back of my tank so I never used it. Fast forward to 2:46 and check out that fuge!! https://youtu.be/vTOcowffdMs I’ve wanted the IM 25 Lagoon EXT. haven’t pulled the trigger as I’m afraid like everything else I order it will come broken from shipping. Might just get the overflow box... Quote Link to comment
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