Well, I'll tell you what works for me. I use a simple 7"x 16.5" one micron filter sock over the end pipe. It's used as a pre-filter before the bio- media. It's all the mech. filtration I need. On my 240gal. that has 2 overflows, 2 filter socks are used. The one micron socks really polish the water as well. I get them at McMaster Carr for couple a bucks a piece in quanity.
Simple Rubbermaid Sump
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I have one huge end-overflow box with 2 - 1 1/2" outlets... I'm thinking this could flow some serious gph. Would it blow the socks off? lol
rallysman;2865277; said:
Yes, that is correct rally. No Aquafreak, there are no overflow issues. the sock drains directly over the bio media into the sump. The only place the water can go is into the sump. If the sock clogs, the water goes right out the top of the sock, and runs down into the sump.
Yes revisions revisions! I ditched my mdf and fiberglass wet/dry sumpdesign so I am thinking of using one of these designs for my 100.. I need to take a look at rubbermaids website and peep their sizes and specs. For the mechanical filtration inlet I was thinking about using a column consisting of 3 plastic pullout drawers that rubbermaid makes(i think). Each drawer would have a drip tray holes drilled in the bottom and filled with various forms of media like a canister filter. Has anybody ever tried this before?
I like your idea. By utilizing your method, I can eliminate the first rubbermaid container entirely without sacrificing bio-media.
I realize this. I guess my point was that I could cycle a greater volume of water without restriction due to the double return and diameter of each return. Thanks for the clarification though.
Tilapia Buttikoferi;2865686; said:
Im did the plastic drawers,
but i baught a 7 teir at walmart for 22pucks, its sorta like this but with more drawers. has 3 large drawers, and 4 small ones
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/550984/Office-Depot-Brand-Medium-Plastic-Storage/
get the one that have small shelves to, it really help utilize the space under your tank.
also use a brand new drill bit, it cracks easy under pressure, so you have to drill it without anyforce. Im using only 4 of the drawers for a trickle/bakki style filter, the rest i use to house my food, and other equpiment.
sorry for highjacking your thread.
Rally did a fairly good job of revising the sump for you.
Any reason that you cannot place the mechanical filtration on top of the bio media? That would eliminate the overflow risk/prevention measure within the first chamber.
Any reason that you cannot place the mechanical filtration on top of the bio media? That would eliminate the overflow risk/prevention measure within the first chamber.
