General saltwater Questions?

[RATEDRSUPERFAN]

OK, what about the the sump idea i had.

 

[FLESHY]

To FLESHY, sumping would only be possible if i can get the sump on the bottom my aquarium stand. I also have a 20 gallon long that fits on the bottom of stand if i can use it for a DIY sump if thats cheaper.

My store gets real Live sand i know this because it has real salt water in the bag. It 25.00 for a 20 pound bag.

I have helped others sump, but dont know enough about it at this point to really tell you what to do. Working on plans for my own, but I know that it needs to be a certain size so that if your pump goes out the sump doesnt overflow. So you would have to calibrate it so it wouldnt overflow a 20g if the pump went out.

 

[RATEDRSUPERFAN]

i was asking you about that because you posted something about if i was going to use a sump in a previous post. Also if anyone could tell me anything on how to build a sump and how much it's going to cost it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Pufferpunk]

http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html

 

[FLESHY]

http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html

Good site. That guy is a pretty dec DIY'er I would say.

 

[RATEDRSUPERFAN]

Good site. That guy is a pretty dec DIY'er I would say.

Agreed. I also found a few others:
1. overflow
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_overflow.php
2. sump
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_sumps.php
3. Bulkheads
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_bulkheads.php

Now i think all i need is a link to buy parts.

 

[RATEDRSUPERFAN]

I'm looking for a skimmer anyone know any good ones?

 

[RATEDRSUPERFAN]

I bought 46 bow aquarium at yard sale last weekend, i was wondering if it could be used as reef tank and what would i need to do it i have a budget of $750 dollars.

 

[RATEDRSUPERFAN]

well i have the sump half built now, i just need carbon bio balls and a skimmer

 

[FLESHY]

I recommend aquaC skimmers.