So i have the opportunity to get a acrylic 125 tank and stand for $200. Its got 3 pre drilled holes at the bottom however, so I have to either close those holes, and go with 2 xp3's, or make a sump. Opinions? suggestions? What would you guys do, and what would be the best way to close off the holes.
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Sump, of course.
Contact the tank manuf. and see if they have the plugs (some of them ship with plugs) and check your LFS too, then silicone them in from the inside.
Dr Joe
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Contact the tank manuf. and see if they have the plugs (some of them ship with plugs) and check your LFS too, then silicone them in from the inside.
Dr Joe
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well if I do a sump that would take care of 2 of the 3 holes, so i guess no matter what i gotta figure out how to plug at least one of the holes. Im just trying to see if its really worth it for me to do all this, cause $200 for an acrylic 125 and stand does seem like a damn good deal. (used of course) it would be a much better tank for my peacocks to grow up in as well.
for those who use sumps, who makes yours? and can anyone send me pics or information on the best way to set up a sump.
for those who use sumps, who makes yours? and can anyone send me pics or information on the best way to set up a sump.
Two holes (one on each end of tank of possible) are for the drain and the third (center) is the return. Now you don't have to plug anything 
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If your dedicated there's only one question...when can I pick it up.
Mine have all been custom made, but they're easay and you can make them fit your space.
Dr Joe
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.If your dedicated there's only one question...when can I pick it up.
Mine have all been custom made, but they're easay and you can make them fit your space.
Dr Joe
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Do not use a sump if the holes are in the bottom, sides, or back of the tank! If a pump fails you WILL flood your house. Holes in the bottom of the tank will drain water into your sump which will them be pumped back into your tank. Without "overflows" the entire volumn of the tank will drain into and out of your sump if a pump fails. $200 for that tank is a great deal if it is un (or minorly) scrachted. Put bulkheads in the holes and run a simple closed-loop with an external pump. This will provide excellent circulation. Then run a canister or something for bio-filtration. If you run a sump with holes in the tank without overflows I garauntee YOU WILL FLOOD YOUR HOUSE!
Think, if you have an open tank, and an open sump and the entire system is gravity based you most certainly do not want a sump without overflows! I have responded to many service calls in the middle of the night due to just such a situation.
At least run p.v.c. pipes up to just below water level to drain the water. this will minimize the damage.
Think, if you have an open tank, and an open sump and the entire system is gravity based you most certainly do not want a sump without overflows! I have responded to many service calls in the middle of the night due to just such a situation.
At least run p.v.c. pipes up to just below water level to drain the water. this will minimize the damage.
yeah you can just put a overflow box over holes, that way if pump fails only the water above the box can leave the tank.
jungledriver;813423; said:
Stand pipes are common practice and filters are never run from straight from the bottom of the tank (except for special circumstances).