Basement sump???

subisti · 03/07/2009, 07:13 AM

HI I have a 150 T puffer tank on my main level. I have a 125 in the basement. I don't know how much it drains and also what kind of pump I would need. I was looking at the barracuda or the hammerhead. Also has anyone used both the drain as return to get more flow. Any suggestions on bulkhead size. or tube size.
thanks

MplsMan · 03/08/2009, 11:23 PM

i have a 110 display with a 40 breeder for sump in the basement. i used all 4 holes (1" holes) for my drains, 2 are primairy and 2 are backup, the 2 primary have gate valves on them for the 'Herbie Method' . makes the overflows totally quiet because of the drop to the basement. i have 12' from the basement floor to the top of the tank, the return line is pvc to the top of the tank. i use the reeflow Tarpon for my return, no problem with flow, i actually have a relief line on the pump open some.
the reason for having the gatevalves is the drop to the sump causes a lot of micro bubbles in the sump, i have virtually none with the method.
let me know if you need more ideas.

03/07/2009, 07:13 AM	#1
subisti Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alliance ohio Posts: 57	Basement sump??? HI I have a 150 T puffer tank on my main level. I have a 125 in the basement. I don't know how much it drains and also what kind of pump I would need. I was looking at the barracuda or the hammerhead. Also has anyone used both the drain as return to get more flow. Any suggestions on bulkhead size. or tube size. thanks

03/08/2009, 11:23 PM	#2
MplsMan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mpls,Mn Posts: 540	i have a 110 display with a 40 breeder for sump in the basement. i used all 4 holes (1" holes) for my drains, 2 are primairy and 2 are backup, the 2 primary have gate valves on them for the 'Herbie Method' . makes the overflows totally quiet because of the drop to the basement. i have 12' from the basement floor to the top of the tank, the return line is pvc to the top of the tank. i use the reeflow Tarpon for my return, no problem with flow, i actually have a relief line on the pump open some. the reason for having the gatevalves is the drop to the sump causes a lot of micro bubbles in the sump, i have virtually none with the method. let me know if you need more ideas.