Sump help

Tfrawley · 03/30/2016, 04:45 AM

Im setting up a dump for my 100 gallon that's in progress, but I haven't used a sumo before and would like a little advice with how to set it up and what to put in it. Any advice is appreciated.

RocketEngineer · 03/30/2016, 07:06 AM

First, make sure auto correct doesn't mutilate what you are trying to say.

Second, Read This. Also read parts 2 and 3.

The basic sump is nothing more than a container of some form which receives water from the display via gravity. Most folks have at least one baffle, typically to keep the water level for the skimmer constant to allow for more consistent production. Beyond that they can be as simple or complicated as you want/need. My preference is for simplicity but then again I've built my last two sumps and simple makes DIY that much easier.

HTH,

Tfrawley · 03/30/2016, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketEngineer

First, make sure auto correct doesn't mutilate what you are trying to say.

Second, Read This. Also read parts 2 and 3.

The basic sump is nothing more than a container of some form which receives water from the display via gravity. Most folks have at least one baffle, typically to keep the water level for the skimmer constant to allow for more consistent production. Beyond that they can be as simple or complicated as you want/need. My preference is for simplicity but then again I've built my last two sumps and simple makes DIY that much easier.

HTH,

Oops lol, sorry about that. But thanks for the tips.

03/30/2016, 04:45 AM	#1
Tfrawley Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York Posts: 93	Sump help Im setting up a dump for my 100 gallon that's in progress, but I haven't used a sumo before and would like a little advice with how to set it up and what to put in it. Any advice is appreciated.

03/30/2016, 07:06 AM	#2
RocketEngineer Space is big. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryland Eastern Shore Posts: 3,226	First, make sure auto correct doesn't mutilate what you are trying to say. Second, Read This. Also read parts 2 and 3. The basic sump is nothing more than a container of some form which receives water from the display via gravity. Most folks have at least one baffle, typically to keep the water level for the skimmer constant to allow for more consistent production. Beyond that they can be as simple or complicated as you want/need. My preference is for simplicity but then again I've built my last two sumps and simple makes DIY that much easier. HTH, __________________ -RocketEngineer "Knowledge is what you get when you read the directions, experience is what you get when you don't." - Unknown Current Tank Info: None Currently