majic051 Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 i need some info on how to make a sump for my 10gal. what would be a good pump? and what size tank should be used for the sump? i want to get it drilled but what fittings and stuff would i need? any good books on this?, thanks:happy: Link to comment
Djm9288 Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 Size--- what ever you want, its personal preferance. pump--- How much flow do you want? How high will the water need to be pumped? fittings--- Bulkhead, that fits the hole you drill Link to comment
majic051 Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 how much flow......high flow..............and no more than 2 or 3 ft. Link to comment
tinyreef Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 tullock's book has some decent pics of sumps. you can probably see them in some of the 'basic' marine books too. wetdryfilter.com has pre-fabs but their pics will give you an idea of the layout. check most of the wet/dry sections in ols's and you can eventually understand the various concepts (refugium, algae scrubber, true sump, extra volume, etc.) and then design/order your own. Link to comment
Fant Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Do yourself a favor and use an external return pump strong enough that will eliminate the need for any powerheads. Link to comment
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