frankthetank
Active Member
Hi... I've decided to build a sump for my 46 bow. My main purpose of doing so is to rid myself of the equipment in the display tank. I'm going to move the heater and protein skimmer to the sump and I'll be able to rid myself of a couple ph's as well. I have ordered an 18g tank for my sump because it is a perfect fit for my stand size.
I'll be the first to say I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to a sump. I've never had one before. But I did goto my lfs today and get some advice and ideas. I have ordered an overflow box and the 18g tank to begin with. Then I'm going to rum flexible hosing to and from the sump. I think recommended a mag drive of some sort for a return pump. My sump idea is going to be rather simple I believe... as it's basically to add a little water volume and to get the equipment under the tank. So I think what I am going to do is use one set of baffles (I think that's what it's called). My lfs suggested using a sponge of some sort inbetween the two baffles to just filter the water a little?
One thing that went through my mind was, what if the power went out? When it came back on, would the siphon still be there from the overflow box? Or would the pump just return the entire sump right into my tank, thus into my floor? They say the siphon is suppose to remain there... but there is the possibility. Is there anyway to guarantee this won't happen?
I'm really looking forward to getting a sump and getting the equipment out of my display tank! If anyone has a simple drawing of what I'm trying to do (remember it's a very simple sump idea) I would love to see how and where exactly to place the baffles.
I'll be the first to say I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to a sump. I've never had one before. But I did goto my lfs today and get some advice and ideas. I have ordered an overflow box and the 18g tank to begin with. Then I'm going to rum flexible hosing to and from the sump. I think recommended a mag drive of some sort for a return pump. My sump idea is going to be rather simple I believe... as it's basically to add a little water volume and to get the equipment under the tank. So I think what I am going to do is use one set of baffles (I think that's what it's called). My lfs suggested using a sponge of some sort inbetween the two baffles to just filter the water a little?
One thing that went through my mind was, what if the power went out? When it came back on, would the siphon still be there from the overflow box? Or would the pump just return the entire sump right into my tank, thus into my floor? They say the siphon is suppose to remain there... but there is the possibility. Is there anyway to guarantee this won't happen?
I'm really looking forward to getting a sump and getting the equipment out of my display tank! If anyone has a simple drawing of what I'm trying to do (remember it's a very simple sump idea) I would love to see how and where exactly to place the baffles.
