Help with sump?

[Agliata45]

Im getting a 155 gallon bowfront tank and I want to make my previous 40 gallon tank a sump. what would be the easiest, most affordable way to do this? I'm basically asking for a DIY that i can't find anywhere else. thanks!

 

[Crispy]

look for DIY pcv overflows. easy and cheap to make. hardest part of building a sump is getting the water from your tank to the sump properly.
after you figure that out, look at different style sumps and see what works for you.

 

[kdog]

PVC overflows like the ones in the sticky on this forum.
Plastic pot scrubbies/scour pads for bio media.
your choice of pump
you have the expensive part the sump.

 

[Mavrick813]

The tank is drilled, No PVC overflows needed. he's looking for Sump layouts. Something he can do with the 40G underneath that won't break the bank.

Mike

 

[Crispy]

in that case, are you familiar with a trickle tower wet/dry setup? can be made using a set of plastic drawers from walmart. probably the easiest, most efficient bang for your buck.

 

[T.o.r.c.h]

This is what I did:

4 drawer from Walmart

Drilled holes in the bottom of every drawer.
1st drawer acts as a drip plate.
2nd drawer holds my filter pads

3rd drawer holds my bio media (Still need to get some more to fill it)

And I took out the 4th drawer for my pump to sit

I used a rubbermaid container that was just sitting around as a sump, you would just use your 40g.
I'm sure there is just about every sump idea posted on this website. You just need to take the time and search.