newbe sump ?

leemajors · 07/28/2013, 09:27 PM

starting a new 190 build my question is how far can i have the sump away from the main tank? i would like to run my sump up stairs to an empty room

for decorative purposes

any suggestions thx

reefer999 · 07/28/2013, 09:32 PM

As far as you want as long as water can be passed from the main tank to the sump and back to the tank completing the loop.

SUMIXAM · 07/28/2013, 09:37 PM

Hmmm.... never heard of anyone trying this scenario... would you incorporate an overflow into the sump?

Sn8kbyt · 07/28/2013, 09:46 PM

Anything is possible I can't find the link in here but do remember someone on here doing something similar.

Keep us posted!!

leemajors · 07/28/2013, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUMIXAM

Hmmm.... never heard of anyone trying this scenario... would you incorporate an overflow into the sump?

i will have to figure something out..
its about a 20-30ft climb and descent for the h2o flow

leemajors · 07/28/2013, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sn8kbyt

Anything is possible I can't find the link in here but do remember someone on here doing something similar.

Keep us posted!!

plz keep me posted i really want this done
trying to hide the sump/refurim
thx

BlindZide · 07/29/2013, 04:47 AM

It is doable. You would have to put a pump in your DT that is big enough to pump the 20-30ft. Then have a overflow to be able to keep up with your pump to push it back down to your DT. Honestly, the massive pump pushing water to your sump is going to be an eyesore in your DT.

07/28/2013, 09:27 PM	#1
leemajors Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 41	newbe sump ? starting a new 190 build my question is how far can i have the sump away from the main tank? i would like to run my sump up stairs to an empty room for decorative purposes any suggestions thx

07/28/2013, 09:46 PM	#4
Sn8kbyt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Manitowoc, WI Posts: 607	Anything is possible I can't find the link in here but do remember someone on here doing something similar. Keep us posted!! __________________ 220 gallon DT and 90 gallon sump, all DC powered, APEX gold with DOS, feeder, and a few extra modules, Avast Marine swabbie on Skimz Monster 258, 6 Rapid LED Onyx fixtures, BRS dosers, 4 Jaebo RW-15. Current Tank Info: 220 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 2-20L QT, and a 20 gallon tall octogon tank waiting to be setup for a seahorse tank.

07/29/2013, 04:47 AM	#7
BlindZide Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,273	It is doable. You would have to put a pump in your DT that is big enough to pump the 20-30ft. Then have a overflow to be able to keep up with your pump to push it back down to your DT. Honestly, the massive pump pushing water to your sump is going to be an eyesore in your DT. __________________ ~Trent Biocube 14 Mixed Reef 75G LPS Reef

07/28/2013, 09:32 PM	#2
reefer999 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,348	As far as you want as long as water can be passed from the main tank to the sump and back to the tank completing the loop.

07/28/2013, 09:37 PM	#3
SUMIXAM Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 66	Hmmm.... never heard of anyone trying this scenario... would you incorporate an overflow into the sump?