can i make a homemade sump???

lmh11706 · 03/11/2007, 08:34 PM

i just upgraded from a 55g to a 75g-with the 55g i had enough room in the back for a hang on skimmer and a filter.
with my available space the only way to fit the 75g was to leave no room in the back for anything to hang
can use like a 10g tank underneath for a sump-id use a power head with tubing attached in the tank to draw out-and use the same type power head with tubing attached in the homemade sump to go back into the tank-there i can hang my skimmer and filter-would it work?????

Hop · 03/11/2007, 09:04 PM

Yes and no!!! Yes you can use a 10 or better yet a 20-30 gallon tank. Cruise the DIY section for some great sump ideas.

And no, you need to pick up or make a overflow and get a decent return pump. Running a pump inside the tank to drain and a pump to return will do nothing but cause you to file a claim with your home owners insurance

Again check the DIY forums if you want to build an overflow, otherwise pick up a used U tube type overflow... Not a c channel type overflow.

Good Luck!

dc_909 · 03/11/2007, 09:10 PM

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03/11/2007, 08:34 PM	#1
lmh11706 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: bayshore,long island ny Posts: 269	can i make a homemade sump??? i just upgraded from a 55g to a 75g-with the 55g i had enough room in the back for a hang on skimmer and a filter. with my available space the only way to fit the 75g was to leave no room in the back for anything to hang can use like a 10g tank underneath for a sump-id use a power head with tubing attached in the tank to draw out-and use the same type power head with tubing attached in the homemade sump to go back into the tank-there i can hang my skimmer and filter-would it work?????

03/11/2007, 09:04 PM	#2
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	Yes and no!!! Yes you can use a 10 or better yet a 20-30 gallon tank. Cruise the DIY section for some great sump ideas. And no, you need to pick up or make a overflow and get a decent return pump. Running a pump inside the tank to drain and a pump to return will do nothing but cause you to file a claim with your home owners insurance Again check the DIY forums if you want to build an overflow, otherwise pick up a used U tube type overflow... Not a c channel type overflow. Good Luck! __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

03/11/2007, 09:10 PM	#3
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	http://www.melevsreef.com/ Check here for great plans