I want to build my own sump today.What do I need?

gea0119 · 06/21/2008, 09:43 AM

I have a 5 g glass tank but can buy a 10g.I know I need 5 pieces of cut glass need silicone.Can I use my cpr bak pac as the skimmer?I also have a rio return pump.I want a place to put some rocks, cheato,pump, heater and skimmer? What PVC plumbig supplies do I need?

Playa-1 · 06/21/2008, 10:45 AM

You should check out the DIY section at www.melevsreef.com
There lots of good info there.

Also www.dursostandpipes.com

I think you're going to want to go bigger. You will have to see what is the largest container that you can fit into the space that you have to work with.

You also have to consider how your going to get water too and from the sump/fuge.

snorvich · 06/21/2008, 11:31 AM

Yes, i agree with Playa-1. His references are excellent!! Working with acrylic is fun once you have the basic skills down.

Aquarist007 · 06/21/2008, 11:49 AM

I agree that Melev's reef is the best but here are a couple of other threads you may be ideas from

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/newbie/index.php

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1349443

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1

06/21/2008, 09:43 AM	#1
gea0119 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.F.V.-LOS ANGELES,CA. Posts: 403	I want to build my own sump today.What do I need? I have a 5 g glass tank but can buy a 10g.I know I need 5 pieces of cut glass need silicone.Can I use my cpr bak pac as the skimmer?I also have a rio return pump.I want a place to put some rocks, cheato,pump, heater and skimmer? What PVC plumbig supplies do I need? __________________ How Do Saltwater Fish Get High...SeaWeed Gea M. Current Tank Info: 26g 5/17/08 LS,LR,CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer,Fluval 205 Filter,45lbs LR/LS,#2/#1 Koralia Powerheads, 100w heater, 2 Coralife 55W Blue and White Lights.I have 1 Killer Clown Fish and 4 Fast Swimming Damsels to keep him Company

06/21/2008, 11:31 AM	#3
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Yes, i agree with Playa-1. His references are excellent!! Working with acrylic is fun once you have the basic skills down. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

06/21/2008, 11:49 AM	#4
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	I agree that Melev's reef is the best but here are a couple of other threads you may be ideas from http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/newbie/index.php http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1349443 http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1 __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

06/21/2008, 10:45 AM	#2
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	You should check out the DIY section at www.melevsreef.com There lots of good info there. Also www.dursostandpipes.com I think you're going to want to go bigger. You will have to see what is the largest container that you can fit into the space that you have to work with. You also have to consider how your going to get water too and from the sump/fuge.