Adding a sump to my 29g (feedback appreciated)

cnreef · 06/01/2014, 04:36 AM

I've been running my 29g for almost a year now and finally have everything together for the sump, so I want to make sure everything sounds good beforehand.

20g long sump, drain/skimmer section then fuge/return section
Glass-holes 700gph overflow kit
Reef Octopus NWB 150 skimmer
Eheim 1260 return pump - possibly adding a valve to redirect some flow back to fuge if return flow is too high
1 return line drilled on side of tank pointing toward back to eliminate dead spots behind rock work

I also have a brs dual reactor I'm not sure where to place yet.

Any feedback is appreciated as this is my first time DIY

Denbf58 · 06/01/2014, 06:18 AM

are your planing to drill the 29 with live stock in it . that can be very risky

cnreef · 06/01/2014, 06:25 AM

Oh no. I'm going to transfer livestock into a 20g for a few days while I get the 29g plumbed with the sump below

I've also got new live rock that has been curing for over a month now that I will be placing in the 29g once the sump is installed.

06/01/2014, 04:36 AM	#1
cnreef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 398	Adding a sump to my 29g (feedback appreciated) I've been running my 29g for almost a year now and finally have everything together for the sump, so I want to make sure everything sounds good beforehand. 20g long sump, drain/skimmer section then fuge/return section Glass-holes 700gph overflow kit Reef Octopus NWB 150 skimmer Eheim 1260 return pump - possibly adding a valve to redirect some flow back to fuge if return flow is too high 1 return line drilled on side of tank pointing toward back to eliminate dead spots behind rock work I also have a brs dual reactor I'm not sure where to place yet. Any feedback is appreciated as this is my first time DIY

06/01/2014, 06:18 AM	#2
Denbf58 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: selden N.Y. Posts: 885	are your planing to drill the 29 with live stock in it . that can be very risky __________________ Life is good Current Tank Info: 75gal reef ready koralia 3, 30g sump, 4b 48" t5s lighting, 29g reef with breeding pair clowns 55g reef 55g freshwater

06/01/2014, 06:25 AM	#3
cnreef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 398	Oh no. I'm going to transfer livestock into a 20g for a few days while I get the 29g plumbed with the sump below I've also got new live rock that has been curing for over a month now that I will be placing in the 29g once the sump is installed.