Building a 10 gal sump w/overflow... Ideas??

[mariahcolleen]

Hi!
I am planning on building a 10 gal sump for my 30 gal display tank. What would you guys use to construct an overflow and what type of return pump would you use? Any ideas/ suggestions would be great!

[kingevil]

bean animal overflow. return pump will vary depending on head loss. if you can fit a 20g long, i would recommend that instead of a 10g. they are longer and easier to fit junk inside. you'll also add to your total water.

[mariahcolleen]

Originally Posted by kingevil

bean animal overflow. return pump will vary depending on head loss. if you can fit a 20g long, i would recommend that instead of a 10g. they are longer and easier to fit junk inside. you'll also add to your total water.

I will look into a 20 gal long (it couldnt be THAT much more money). Also what is a bean animal overflow? Is that a brand??

[cloak]

Here's a picture of the 10 gallon tank I'm using as a sump. It's pretty basic. I'm using an Eshopps overflow box on the DT, a modified Seaclone skimmer, an Aquaclear heater, a Kent float valve, (ATO) and a Rio 2500 as a return pump. The skimmer might not be the best but everything else has been real good to me. HTH.



Check these out.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/newbie/index.php

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-01/gt/index.php

[kingevil]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1310585