I guess i would have to say that I am not familar with setting one up and that is what is swaying my decision. Some of the ones I have looked at on these boards are rough sketches and maybe to some people they make sence but not to me. I understand the concept , placing the sump below the tank .....placing the heater,protein skimmer and any other item in the the sump.
What I dont understand is how the overflow works , how the water gets back into the tank (yes i assume a pump) . how much flow and how all that is regulated and i am sure most important like all of know .....$$$$$$ what will it all cost in the end . Most of the sumps i have seen at the lfs are at least $400 not including the pump.
?s pop into my head like whathappens during a power outage. I am assuming only so much water will go over the over flow??? and since there is no power it cant pump the sump dry???? right???
With out having a working knowledge of the sysytem is why I am using and working with a HOT system.
Anyone willing to give me a dollar figure on a sump w/pump along with some details on pipping and hookup i would be happy to listen.
