Canisters onto overflow?

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easy on the drinkin it is like noon lol. but reef people run closed loop systems all the time just google it.
 
I wanted to do the same thing when I bought my 144 half circle tank. I had the same issues you did: it was my first drilled tank and I knew nothing about sumps. I wanted to hook up my FX5's because I was familiar with them and how they worked.

Someone recommended that if I was so dead set on running canisters, it would be easier to simply cut out the overflows (it's just silicon keeping them in there) and to them silicone a flat piece of glass over the holes drilled in the bottom of the tank. No leaks, and substrate would cover the unsightly patch job.

In the end, I did my homework and went the sump route. It was scary the first time I filled the tank and fired up my 2000gph pump, but it's worth it. Getting all the right pieces can be a bit annoying, but I'm running my whole system with soft plumbing: 1" ID hosing.

The thing I like most about the sump is that it gets all the wiring out of my tank, so it's just fish and aquascaping. I've got 2 heaters, a UV filter, and a sponge filter ALL in my sump!

Before you cut out the overflows and seal the holes, do a bit more research on sumps. There are guys on here who can definitely help you out, and I'd be glad to chime in with my rookie experience, as I understand the frustrations you may encounter.

Good luck either way!
- John
 
johnnytaboo said:
I wanted to do the same thing when I bought my 144 half circle tank. I had the same issues you did: it was my first drilled tank and I knew nothing about sumps. I wanted to hook up my FX5's because I was familiar with them and how they worked.

Someone recommended that if I was so dead set on running canisters, it would be easier to simply cut out the overflows (it's just silicon keeping them in there) and to them silicone a flat piece of glass over the holes drilled in the bottom of the tank. No leaks, and substrate would cover the unsightly patch job.

In the end, I did my homework and went the sump route. It was scary the first time I filled the tank and fired up my 2000gph pump, but it's worth it. Getting all the right pieces can be a bit annoying, but I'm running my whole system with soft plumbing: 1" ID hosing.

The thing I like most about the sump is that it gets all the wiring out of my tank, so it's just fish and aquascaping. I've got 2 heaters, a UV filter, and a sponge filter ALL in my sump!

Before you cut out the overflows and seal the holes, do a bit more research on sumps. There are guys on here who can definitely help you out, and I'd be glad to chime in with my rookie experience, as I understand the frustrations you may encounter.

Good luck either way!
- John
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agreed

Sumps really aren't that hard to build. About a million and 6 ways to do it. I've teed my drains together on my 8' tank to be controlled by 1 2" drain line and gate valve. Sump cost about 500 bucks to build from scratch and moves about 2400gph. You'd need 4 FX5's to do the same.


A sump is definitely worth it at the end of the day.
 
sincebeen said:
$200??? You should show us a picture of the sump he's selling you.

How big is the sump?

And how big is your tank?

https://www.google.com/search?q=wet+dry+sump&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-Address&ie=&oe=


Edit: I meant to post this link
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It's a 75g sump for a 155g tank with pumps and everything it's not a DIY sump it's acrylic and made by a company an everything. I may just go the sump route bc in the long run it's probably better I learn...


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