Sump Construction Questions - First Build, Pics

[FishKeepingNoob]

Personally, for ease, I'd leave the tank assembled, and run a nice bead. Every time you add a baffle, you are increasing the structural integrity. Plus a sump won't hold as much water as it would if it were an aquarium. So, I think you will be more than fine assuming the silicon holding the glass together was in good shape before.

 

[makoshoemaker]

I didnt have problems sealing my acylic baffles at all. Just get a spatula and a caulking gun

 

[elting44]

spatula and a caulking gun

What is the spatula for?

 

[makoshoemaker]

For flipping the sump...no not really. Its for lining the bead.

 

[makoshoemaker]

 

[elting44]

LOL, I thought you meant:

I understand now

 

[makoshoemaker]

Yes, the second one for after you complete your build. You make a grilled cheese and celebrate your accomplishment

 

[Bizzaro]

what keep the water from going back into the sump from the return lines? they look lower them the intakes? So once your power goes out will him intakes pull water back in at that level?

 

[makoshoemaker]

you just submerge your return line in the water however deep you want but put a hole in the line about 3/16th-1/4 in down in the water. So that if it starts sucking back it wont suck that much.

 

[Bizzaro]

yep that is what we thought... Thanks but i dont think my sump can hold much water when the power goes out.....