Sump and Overflow Recommendations

Noobie99 · 05/21/2007, 03:15 PM

I have always been labeled a geek of some sort....science geek, star wars geek, math geek etc etc. so I thought why not be a reef geek! I've spent the last couple of months gathering equipment....bought my lights, a chiller, skimmer, tank, things that I understood the basic function of. So, now I need help in finding a sump and overflow for my tank. I have a 75 gallon tank and I plan on keeping a lot of stony corals. Little did I know that so much thought goes into this hobby and being a perfectionist, I don't wanna screw it up.

So, your help and recommendations would be much appreciated. Thank you!

sjm817 · 05/21/2007, 03:21 PM

To Reef Central

I would recommend drilling the tank, and making a sump out of an aquarium. A 30L is a good one to use. If you dont drill the tank, the best overflow in the business is a Lifereef.

kdblove_99 · 05/21/2007, 03:22 PM

for a sump i would buy a used tank, the biggest that will fit under your stand and cut and put in your own baffles, very easy to do.

Overflows i will only use Lifereef, never loose syphon and garunteed to start rht back up after a power outage

Noobie99 · 05/22/2007, 12:53 PM

Thanks! My boyfriend likes DIY projects, so this may be right up his alley. I'm glad I joined this site!

Lifereef sounds great for what I need, especially since I live in an area where power outages are pretty common because of the wind. Which is why I was pretty scared about doing a tank, but we bought a few back up battery packs...hopefully those will help

luke33 · 05/22/2007, 01:10 PM

You could always go with a rubbermaid sump if its going to be hidden.....save lots of cash.

ramullinax · 05/22/2007, 01:19 PM

I would drill the tank. I drilled my first tank this weekend and it was easy as pie.

Noobie99 · 05/22/2007, 01:26 PM

Easy is alwasy good. when My BF starts projects, I'm always waiting to see a mushroom shaped cloud in the sky. Ah rubbermaid sump...save cash.....keep talking. I'm all ears. I really like getting into this...so much to learn.

Noobie99 · 05/22/2007, 01:45 PM

Does anyone have pictures of their sump or overflow, so I can kind of see how I need to set mine up? I'd really appreciate it.

05/21/2007, 03:15 PM	#1
Noobie99 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 120	Sump and Overflow Recommendations I have always been labeled a geek of some sort....science geek, star wars geek, math geek etc etc. so I thought why not be a reef geek! I've spent the last couple of months gathering equipment....bought my lights, a chiller, skimmer, tank, things that I understood the basic function of. So, now I need help in finding a sump and overflow for my tank. I have a 75 gallon tank and I plan on keeping a lot of stony corals. Little did I know that so much thought goes into this hobby and being a perfectionist, I don't wanna screw it up. So, your help and recommendations would be much appreciated. Thank you!

05/21/2007, 03:21 PM	#2
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	*To Reef Central* I would recommend drilling the tank, and making a sump out of an aquarium. A 30L is a good one to use. If you dont drill the tank, the best overflow in the business is a Lifereef. __________________ - Scott

05/22/2007, 12:53 PM	#4
Noobie99 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 120	Thanks! My boyfriend likes DIY projects, so this may be right up his alley. I'm glad I joined this site! Lifereef sounds great for what I need, especially since I live in an area where power outages are pretty common because of the wind. Which is why I was pretty scared about doing a tank, but we bought a few back up battery packs...hopefully those will help __________________ bleh Current Tank Info: 75 gal (48 x 18 x 21), Protostar 2 x 250 watt 14K HQI and 2 110W VHO's, 1/4 HP Chiller, AquaEuro 135 Skimmer, recently purchased some mighty expensive powerheads and CPR overflow..

05/22/2007, 01:26 PM	#7
Noobie99 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 120	Easy is alwasy good. when My BF starts projects, I'm always waiting to see a mushroom shaped cloud in the sky. Ah rubbermaid sump...save cash.....keep talking. I'm all ears. I really like getting into this...so much to learn. __________________ bleh Current Tank Info: 75 gal (48 x 18 x 21), Protostar 2 x 250 watt 14K HQI and 2 110W VHO's, 1/4 HP Chiller, AquaEuro 135 Skimmer, recently purchased some mighty expensive powerheads and CPR overflow..

05/22/2007, 01:45 PM	#8
Noobie99 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 120	Does anyone have pictures of their sump or overflow, so I can kind of see how I need to set mine up? I'd really appreciate it. __________________ bleh Current Tank Info: 75 gal (48 x 18 x 21), Protostar 2 x 250 watt 14K HQI and 2 110W VHO's, 1/4 HP Chiller, AquaEuro 135 Skimmer, recently purchased some mighty expensive powerheads and CPR overflow..

05/21/2007, 03:22 PM	#3
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	for a sump i would buy a used tank, the biggest that will fit under your stand and cut and put in your own baffles, very easy to do. Overflows i will only use Lifereef, never loose syphon and garunteed to start rht back up after a power outage

05/22/2007, 01:10 PM	#5
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	You could always go with a rubbermaid sump if its going to be hidden.....save lots of cash.

05/22/2007, 01:19 PM	#6
ramullinax Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 402	I would drill the tank. I drilled my first tank this weekend and it was easy as pie.