Hey everyone! I am looking to make a sump for my 240 gallon. I have an external over flow with one 2 inch return and one 2 inch intake. I also want to make the sump a fluidized bed filter with mechanical filtration as well. I am wondering what size sump should i use, what size pump and how it all should be plumbed. Thanks in advanced.
Sump setup/plumbing for my 240 gallon
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I would get a 75 or 90...preferably a 90.
Then, use both 2” ports as drains. Use one as the main drain and the other as the emergency drain. Just bring the returns over the top of the tank.
I recommend filter socks for mechanical filtration and then setup your fluidized media and use two Jebao DCP 8000’s as your return pumps.
Then, use both 2” ports as drains. Use one as the main drain and the other as the emergency drain. Just bring the returns over the top of the tank.
I recommend filter socks for mechanical filtration and then setup your fluidized media and use two Jebao DCP 8000’s as your return pumps.
I also had a question because my tank has an external overflow and was wondering what would be the best place to drill a return line?(also what size return line?) I was thinking inside the overflow box but not sure if there will be enough room. I will use the 2 2" intake lines for a herbie style overflow.
