Help Adding Sump

xxxbadfishxxx · 10/29/2006, 11:37 AM

Posted this in the DIY, but thought it might get more traffic here.

Well originally i wanted to upgrade to a 90 Gallon RR, I just dont have that kind of money right now. Me and my wife just brought a house, and money will probably be tight for a while, so i want to add a sump and upgrade my skimmer to a skimmer that can be used on the 90 Gallon. I want to add a sump/fuge not only to benefit the system, but also so i can eventually get a mandarin and hide all my heaters and other stuff.

I have an 50 Gallon Oceanic that is 30" Long, 18" Wide, and 20" High. The only tank that will fit under there will be a 10 Gallon. I am thinking of a CPR Continuous Siphon Overflow, i am guessin 300 or 600 GPH, but which one? I was thinking of either a Quiet One 1200 (296gph) or Eheim 1250 (317gph) return.

I would also like to upgrade my skimmer, i am thinking the ASM G3, to be used in the future on the 90.

Are the CPR Overflows loud? How do i plumb from the return back to the tank, PVC?

i imagine this can all be done for around 100-150 including everything but the skimmer.

Thanks everyone,

Jeff

Bri Guy · 10/29/2006, 10:26 PM

Id go with the Eheim instead of the Quiet one. I have the 1250 and its so quiet i have a hard time telling if its even on. And the quiet ones are known to not start back up after power outages

I don't know how loud the overflow will be though I had my tank drilled.

As for the return get a SCWD and two of these
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1

Go with the 300gph, once you lose head presure your ehiem will be under 200gph

Love your avatior and name btw

fishysteve · 10/29/2006, 10:55 PM

Yeah, I'd stay away from the Quiet One pumps. I've had a couple of bad ones over the years. What about a Mag drive pump? I've only ever had good experiences with those.

10/29/2006, 11:37 AM	#1
xxxbadfishxxx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 1,585	Help Adding Sump Posted this in the DIY, but thought it might get more traffic here. Well originally i wanted to upgrade to a 90 Gallon RR, I just dont have that kind of money right now. Me and my wife just brought a house, and money will probably be tight for a while, so i want to add a sump and upgrade my skimmer to a skimmer that can be used on the 90 Gallon. I want to add a sump/fuge not only to benefit the system, but also so i can eventually get a mandarin and hide all my heaters and other stuff. I have an 50 Gallon Oceanic that is 30" Long, 18" Wide, and 20" High. The only tank that will fit under there will be a 10 Gallon. I am thinking of a CPR Continuous Siphon Overflow, i am guessin 300 or 600 GPH, but which one? I was thinking of either a Quiet One 1200 (296gph) or Eheim 1250 (317gph) return. I would also like to upgrade my skimmer, i am thinking the ASM G3, to be used in the future on the 90. Are the CPR Overflows loud? How do i plumb from the return back to the tank, PVC? i imagine this can all be done for around 100-150 including everything but the skimmer. Thanks everyone, Jeff

10/29/2006, 10:26 PM	#2
Bri Guy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 2,995	Id go with the Eheim instead of the Quiet one. I have the 1250 and its so quiet i have a hard time telling if its even on. And the quiet ones are known to not start back up after power outages I don't know how loud the overflow will be though I had my tank drilled. As for the return get a SCWD and two of these http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1 Go with the 300gph, once you lose head presure your ehiem will be under 200gph Love your avatior and name btw __________________ For my birthday i got a humidifier and a de-humidifier... I put them in the same room and let them fight it out. (Steven Wright) Current Tank Info: 40BR w/ 250w 14K Phoenix + 192w PC, 10g fuge w/ 55w PC, 10g sump, Eheim 1250 return w/ SCWD, ASM Mini G skimmer, Gravity fed ATO, Kalk doser, 1/10 HP chiller, 1 Vortec + 3MJs, all on an AC Jr. - Born on date 8-06 Pics in gallery! + 55g FOWLR w/ macro

10/29/2006, 10:55 PM	#3
fishysteve Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,804	Yeah, I'd stay away from the Quiet One pumps. I've had a couple of bad ones over the years. What about a Mag drive pump? I've only ever had good experiences with those. __________________ On a break