sump design for algae scrubber and filter floss

[mystic.bertie]

hi i am going to build an algae scrubber however i want some kind of sump that i can use filter floss in too to add extra filteration to my set up by utilising the return pump in the sump.

so would i be better with the drain from the tank splitting in 2, one to the pipe for the algae scrubber and the other to some basket or holder with filter wool in it . It only has to be basic as i have an fx5 full of biomedia and some carbon but i dont want to use polishing pads in it becasue they clog to quickly.

so does my sump need to be spilt into chambers or is a plastic storage container suitable for this as long as it can handle all the water the overflow will take from the tank.

any help or ideas would be appreciated i have not done a sump before .

cheers
rab

 

[CHOMPERS]

You would only need one divider in the sump to keep the filter floss away from the pump. Actually you could just make a box with egg crate to put the pump in. The sump size will be determined by the size/design of the algae scrubber. If it is like the simple designs from Santa Monica's threads, then a plastic tote should be fine. If you have good DIY skills and make a self contained algae scrubber with a collection tray at the bottom, then you could use a smaller sump.

 

[mystic.bertie]

hi cheers for the advice, im going to be starting my algae scrubber this weekend, still collecting all the parts, ill keep in mind your advice and use my good diy skills and see what happens

 

[CHOMPERS]

Take plenty of pictures of your build.


I would say to post a video of it but since you are a Ron Jeremy fan, I'm not so sure about a video. (just kidding...post a video but with just his co-stars )

 

[mystic.bertie]

Take plenty of pictures of your build.


I would say to post a video of it but since you are a Ron Jeremy fan, I'm not so sure about a video. (just kidding...post a video but with just his co-stars )

cheers

what you dont want to see ol' ronny strutting his stuff