Questions on DIY sump

[Linemanbrad]

Wait 24hrs before testing.

You should cement the PVC. Although it seems tight, it will leak. I will guarantee it.



The siphon will remain consistent. The intake tube on the inside of the tank will stop the water level.

Do I have to take it apart to cement it?

or could I just do it around the edges where the PVC is connected and then paint over it?

I want it to look like it is one big piece... hell, I even painted my check valve to match the rest of the overflow =)

 

[Pharaoh]

Do I have to take it apart to cement it?

or could I just do it around the edges where the PVC is connected and then paint over it?

I want it to look like it is one big piece... hell, I even painted my check valve to match the rest of the overflow =)

I would take it apart and cement it. It never hurts to do it right the first time.

 

[Linemanbrad]

true... but IDK if I can take it apart... I have it in the GOOD lol

 

[ozpkchris]

It never hurts to do it right the first time.

now thats good advice

 

[Linemanbrad]

oz- care to answer my question whiule ur here?

 

[ozpkchris]

Ummm sure,but not sure which question though
If I was you I would just Diy Pvc the over flow at least an inch to 1.5
For the pump a Quite one 3000 pushes about 700 gph less the head you should be fine ( pump goes for bout 45$)
Hose size is whatever the pump out put Is probably 3/4''
Filter socks bioballs and there you go

But if this was really me I would just put 2 Ac 110's on and never worry about filtration again

 

[Linemanbrad]

Ummm sure,but not sure which question though
If I was you I would just Diy Pvc the over flow at least an inch to 1.5
For the pump a Quite one 3000 pushes about 700 gph less the head you should be fine ( pump goes for bout 45$)
Hose size is whatever the pump out put Is probably 3/4''
Filter socks bioballs and there you go

But if this was really me I would just put 2 Ac 110's on and never worry about filtration again

I plan on buying 2 ac 110s and throwing those on there as well =)

 

[ozpkchris]

I would do one or the other 2 Ac's and a sump is slot of filtration, what are u stocking in there. I could see the sump and one Ac ...

 

[Linemanbrad]

right now its an oscar and 2 EBJDS

soon just the EBJDs and some dithers

but I love overfiltration