nikkifro8994
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So I've been doing some reading on sumps and I think it would be a good addition to my 10 gallon FOWLR tank. I'll be moving at the end of August so that's when I want to add the sump. I figure it will be easier to do then because the tank will be empty except for the sand. That way I won't have to set it up just to take it down and set it up again a month later. For now, I want to get all my research done and the equipment collected. I have a 5.5 gallon tank that I was planning on using as the sump. As far as I understand, the sump would add more water to the system helping my water quality be more stable. It also would contain my filter and heater so I can hide some equipment. My only problem is figuring out how to attach it to the main tank. I don't want to drill any holes in the tanks. I'd much rather have tubes coming out of the top through the hood where a filter would normally go.
My tank is 10 gallons. It has an aquaclear 20 filter which filters up to 20 gallons. Also 10 lbs of carribsea sand, 8.5 lbs of live rock and a 50 watt heater that I haven't needed yet. I will need it November-March. The hood has 2 25 watt bulbs build in that are on for 8 hrs each day. I just got a Rio Plus 50 powerhead that pumps 69 GPH. I bought the powerhead with the intention of putting it in my new water bucket so that it is constantly being mixed and ready whenever I need it. I can add it to the tank if I need to. What equipment will I need to attach the 5.5 gallon sump to my 10 gallon tank, and how do I go about adding it?
Nikki
My tank is 10 gallons. It has an aquaclear 20 filter which filters up to 20 gallons. Also 10 lbs of carribsea sand, 8.5 lbs of live rock and a 50 watt heater that I haven't needed yet. I will need it November-March. The hood has 2 25 watt bulbs build in that are on for 8 hrs each day. I just got a Rio Plus 50 powerhead that pumps 69 GPH. I bought the powerhead with the intention of putting it in my new water bucket so that it is constantly being mixed and ready whenever I need it. I can add it to the tank if I need to. What equipment will I need to attach the 5.5 gallon sump to my 10 gallon tank, and how do I go about adding it?
Nikki