sump install

[ryan13]

hi,im getting a sump/fuge for my tank.im putting the sump in the basement because its too big to fit under my stand.my question is how can i install this without draining my tank? i thought i could install a ball valve off the hose coming off the pump and a valve off the return,drill my holes in the floor,run my hoses up to the existing lines.would that work? also,i have a mag 2300 pump on my 125gal right now,im getting a mag 2400 with the new sump i was going to install a pump for both sides of the tank considering the extra head it will have to pump.would that be ok to do?

 

[crypt keeper]

yes

 

[deejeff442]

iwould get the specs on the pump .it should tell you the gallons-per-hour
at specific lengths.measure the distance from where the pump is to the top of the tank.
you might need a bigger pump to get the gph you are looking for.
for every foot in length especially straight up the gph gets reduced greatly.
i would look for just one big pump.but its up to you.

 

[ryan13]

thanks.

 

[ryan13]

i measured the length,its 12ft.that brings the gph down to 1000 or so.i figured if i had my old pump,i'd just throw it on the other side of my tankjust in case.i also got 5 1100gph powerheads.but powerheads dont do much for filtration!lol.kinda like stiring a toliet bowl full of poop around,doesnt do much good without a good flushing rite?lol.hey,thats for the tips guys.

 

[deejeff442]

thats one great analogy i'll have to remember that one.