Sump design

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jimpru

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Aug 9, 2012
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I have been a visitor on this site for a few months now. Started when I rescued a 240gal tank (72x24x30). I have been inspired to get back into the hobby after looking at some of the tanks in the various threads. Some amazing tanks and a lot of info to digest.




My biggest area of concern is the sump. A lot of information on the web, but I can't seem to find the specifics and hoping someone will help point me in the right direction or guide me through the setup.




Since my tank is not drilled I will be drilling it for the overflows. My thoughts are to get the kits from glass holes.com. Just not sure of which kit to get. Either the 1500 or 3000/2 kit. They do offer one in just a 3000 single kit so not sure if that is the best route or if having one in each corner is better. Any advice/help is appreciated.




For the sump I was thinking of using an old 55gal tank but not sure if that would be sufficient enough for a tank of this size. Thus far I have not been able to find much info that would help me determine if that would be large enough or if I need to go bigger. Was going to section it off with 1/4 plexiglass but not sure of exactly how (did I mention I was new to sumps).




While I have the basic theory down it is the actual setup of the sump I need some help with.




Figured once I get the filtration down then I will work on the rest. I have started building the stand for it and it is about 75% complete and pretty much have an ideal on the fish I would like. so now I am looking to do the filtration




Thanks in advance for the help
 
How tall did you build your stand?
 
Well I just measured it and it is 28 inches from the bottom to the bottom of the bracing on top. Length wise it is 69inches long. If I go between the corner 4X4's then it is 72inches. Space between the 4X4's is 17inches width . From the corner of the 4ax4 to the center brace is 30 inches between the 4x4's the spacing is 22inches front to back. Let me know if this makes sense if not i will try to draw a diagram thanks
 
TBH I wouldn't bother "sectioning off" the tank, simply suspend filter socks above the sump for your drains to flow into and then use submerged media like matrix or ceramic rings in laundry bags sitting in the sump.

Can't help with the overflows as I've never use them, I'd recommend drilling the tank!
 
jimpru said:
For the sump I was thinking of using an old 55gal tank but not sure if that would be sufficient enough for a tank of this size. Thus far I have not been able to find much info that would help me determine if that would be large enough or if I need to go bigger. Was going to section it off with 1/4 plexiglass but not sure of exactly how (did I mention I was new to sumps).
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I'm using a standard 3 foot tank as my sump on a tank with the same volume (8x2x2). I haven't sectioned it off and it's stacked with Jap filter mat and filter wool and it's working perfectly. Zero ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. Granted my fish are still growing and I'm using a Pothos plant, but it seems to be holding it's own. If I need to upgrade later I will. You should be fine with a 55 gallon as long as you're not going with heavy stocking. But then that could be applied to most situations. Good luck with the set up.
 
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