How do you set up a sump??

[eL ChiNo LoCo]

I have a few 10 gallons that I wanted to put to use as a sump for my 55 gallon. Thanks.

 

[eL ChiNo LoCo]

Or is it called a wet/dry filter?

 

[Miles]

Is your 55g acrylic.. Does it have holes drilled for an overflow?

10g is probably too small for a sump, your better off with a 30g rubbermaid.

 

[mkpeters6]

if the tank is not drilled, which it probably isnt, then you can go with a external overflow box (uses siphon to gravity feed watere to main tank into sump)

youll also need a return pump (preferablly a submersible for a small system like yours)

i agree with miles its better to use a bigger tank like a rubbermaid tub for your sump/wet dry b/c you cant fill the sump all the way up (usually like half way) to account for bioballs and in case of power failure your sump wont overflow

 

[Roy L.]

My idea of how it can be done:

 

[Roy L.]

Sorry about the language, but you get the idea?

 

[Roy L.]

simple overflow:

 

[rayman45]

lol what... overflows are like 60$ for a small one....

locl.. pm your e-mail i got a pic for you.. but when o post it it gets small