Rubbermaid Roughneck Sump???

texhorns98 · 01/18/2009, 08:29 AM

OK, so I've assembled most of what I need to make this sump work (plumbing, return pump, fittings, etc). However, I still can't figure a way to baffle this thing. I don't have a skimmer yet, and was planning on just running the sump without any baffles or anything until I can decide on a one. I guess I just want to make sure everything works before I invest in the skimmer. Anything wrong with running it just for an extra 13-14G of water? Anyone have any ideas on how to baffle the thing?

I should say the reason I'm having to use this container is because of the crappy design of my cabinet. A 20H can't make the turn to get into the cabinet, but this rubbermaid thing can flex and bend to squeeze it in there.

kraze3 · 01/18/2009, 09:35 AM

Im using a roughneck in me setup. I use it mainly for extra water volume though. I have a sump and refugium installed under my cabinet.
The only problem your going to have is alot of micro bubbles if you dont use baffles. I say buy some acrylic and just use silicone to keep them in place. They arent going to be part of the roughneck but with a good seam of silicone on both sides they should hold.
If you have access to the search function there have other DIY plans such as bubbles towers and stuff that some have had luck with catching bubbles. I think soem baffles would be easiest but its up to you.

Playa-1 · 01/18/2009, 10:36 AM

Another trick is to set a smaller container inside the larger container. It could even be a bucket that overflows into the larger container.

wolfblade · 01/18/2009, 10:59 AM

i built my sump out of a 20g long tank built baffles out of plexaglass cut to size and silconed in place it took me 1 day to cut and put together and 2 days to dry and start to cure .

texhorns98 · 01/18/2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by Playa-1
Another trick is to set a smaller container inside the larger container. It could even be a bucket that overflows into the larger container.

I thought about that, but I think it would be really loud. A 10G fits inside the 18G rubbermaid, which fits in the cabinet quite nicely, actually. I'm just not sure that will work though. Looks like it might be time for an upgrade to my 120 I've been thinking about!

kraze3 · 01/18/2009, 12:48 PM

Well im deff all for the upgrade LOL
You wouldnt need to use a 10 gallon seems a little big. You could use a 5 gallon bucket (even incorporate it into a RDSB if you wish. Even a smaller rubbermaid or small trash barrel from walmart or something would work. Id say drill a few holes in the bottom and the water will exit there while the bubbles should float though it never works that way. I guess you could even put a baffle or two in the bucket to help. And let the water flow under than over and drill holes in the bottom of the opposite end.

And then you could always upgrade to your 120 and use the 70 as a sump and refugium . Possibilites are endless

01/18/2009, 08:29 AM	#1
texhorns98 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 732	Rubbermaid Roughneck Sump??? OK, so I've assembled most of what I need to make this sump work (plumbing, return pump, fittings, etc). However, I still can't figure a way to baffle this thing. I don't have a skimmer yet, and was planning on just running the sump without any baffles or anything until I can decide on a one. I guess I just want to make sure everything works before I invest in the skimmer. Anything wrong with running it just for an extra 13-14G of water? Anyone have any ideas on how to baffle the thing? I should say the reason I'm having to use this container is because of the crappy design of my cabinet. A 20H can't make the turn to get into the cabinet, but this rubbermaid thing can flex and bend to squeeze it in there.

01/18/2009, 10:59 AM	#4
wolfblade Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brighton,tn Posts: 107	i built my sump out of a 20g long tank built baffles out of plexaglass cut to size and silconed in place it took me 1 day to cut and put together and 2 days to dry and start to cure . __________________ I'm going BROKE and LOVING every minute of it...LOL Current Tank Info: 125 gallon reef

01/18/2009, 09:35 AM	#2
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	Im using a roughneck in me setup. I use it mainly for extra water volume though. I have a sump and refugium installed under my cabinet. The only problem your going to have is alot of micro bubbles if you dont use baffles. I say buy some acrylic and just use silicone to keep them in place. They arent going to be part of the roughneck but with a good seam of silicone on both sides they should hold. If you have access to the search function there have other DIY plans such as bubbles towers and stuff that some have had luck with catching bubbles. I think soem baffles would be easiest but its up to you.

01/18/2009, 10:36 AM	#3
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	Another trick is to set a smaller container inside the larger container. It could even be a bucket that overflows into the larger container.

01/18/2009, 12:48 PM	#6
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	Well im deff all for the upgrade LOL You wouldnt need to use a 10 gallon seems a little big. You could use a 5 gallon bucket (even incorporate it into a RDSB if you wish. Even a smaller rubbermaid or small trash barrel from walmart or something would work. Id say drill a few holes in the bottom and the water will exit there while the bubbles should float though it never works that way. I guess you could even put a baffle or two in the bucket to help. And let the water flow under than over and drill holes in the bottom of the opposite end. And then you could always upgrade to your 120 and use the 70 as a sump and refugium . Possibilites are endless