Hi,
Anyone got any instructions on building a Sump System for a 4ft tank??
Thanks.
Yep.
2 Options
-drill tank
-build overflow boxes
I built overflow boxes (2) for less then 10 each.
Buy a storage container
Divide the storage container for media (use baffles or what ever) - I actually used 10cm deep trays that are suspended from stand whichsit over the storage container.
Fill with media. Filter floss/foam/scrubbers/bioballs/toy soilders (i the last tray i have CC to buffer)
Buy pump.
Plumb it all
Sort out problems
Have a beer
Mitch
[quote:3a41bd2a7e="mjscookie"] Filter floss/foam/scrubbers/bioballs/[color=red:3a41bd2a7e]toy soilders[/color:3a41bd2a7e][/quote:3a41bd2a7e] ?? can u actually do this?
lewis-
Damn its times like these we need "MR SUMP" (Bryce) he is an expert on sumps now :lol: :lol: :lol:
Page 'MR SUMP!!!' I say.
Thanks for the advice - but I need to know where to seek diagrams etc :)
If you need to seek diagrams, you probably shouldn't be building one.
Mitch
Thanks for the tip.
Thats why you get diagrams - to LEARN to build something.
Your a smart cookie mjscookie.
[quote:f36ad21c1c="mjscookie"]If you need to seek diagrams, you probably shouldn't be building one.[/quote:f36ad21c1c]
That helped WHO???
Anyway, Have a look at this, You dont really need the sand and plants, but you can do it if you like, i would suggest making a bigger bioball chamber aswell if your going with this style.
[img:f36ad21c1c]http://www.reefs.org/library/members/s_wilson_012699/images/sump.JPG[/img:f36ad21c1c]
Thanks - that cements what I was thinking.
I understand the concept, just building it is the next challenge.
I saw this one on EBAY - what you think of this design? Cut and paste the link below :)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/6x2x2-Fish-tank-set-up-with-trickle-filter-sump-tank_W0QQitemZ7707887216QQcategoryZ20755QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Thanks.
Looks like he did in two tanks what you could do in one.
Look. It can't be that hard to use google. Or even www.cichlidforum.com <search DIY forum>
There are 100's of pages out there with info on building sumps.
I was just stating the obvious.
Mitch
The purpose of the forum is to help others. I have used google and have ideas - the purpose of my post was to get personal experience and advise.
Your brain dead comments arnt wanted here, so look up google and find a forum for children under 4. D1ckhead!
Ben.
Cookie good idea u could use methods as above or ask a forum where there is normally a lot of experienced and willing people to help.
Isn't that why we are all here? :?
hit # 1
on diy aquarium plans:
= http://www.kingvinnie.com/aquaria/diy/
Not that hard.
Please refrain from calling me a (Alert admin).
The forums are about learning, you just learnt how to use search.
Mitch
I called you what you acted like.
I have 2 degrees, so know well how to use search.
I dont think you fully grasp the concept of this forum - so dont quote me on what this fourm is about.
Once again, nice call!
Thanks for the adice you gave about your personal ecperience - thats what I was looking for - not an education on using google.
ok. I've lost the plot
:wink: :lol:
))o
wah wah - get over it :roll:
here is two links to a detailed (very detailed ), way to build a sump
it is in two parts
enjoy :wink:
part 1 http://article.dphnet.com/cat-02/centralfilter.shtml
part 2 http://article.dphnet.com/cat-02/glue.shtml
Looks good Ashhh - cheers mate.
how much wat'r wil' ye be filt'rin'?
An' do ye wan' to do it th' el cheapo way o' t'e gold dubl'n way.
Ok I'll stop typing like a pirate now.
u gotta lay off the red cordial dyce :lol:
Hi Ben,
The link from Ashhh is what we normally used back home (Malaysia). But we will only have 3 chambers and we normally use a 2ft tank.
Drop in if u need a hand. :wink:
Cheers