BUILDING A SUMP

[chisel69]

Hi,
Anyone got any instructions on building a Sump System for a 4ft tank??
Thanks.

[mjscookie]

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

[lewis_and_oscar]

[quote:3a41bd2a7e="mjscookie"] Filter floss/foam/scrubbers/bioballs/[color=red:3a41bd2a7e]toy soilders[/color:3a41bd2a7e][/quote:3a41bd2a7e] ?? can u actually do this?

lewis-

[madbob101]

Damn its times like these we need "MR SUMP" (Bryce) he is an expert on sumps now  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

[chisel69]

Page 'MR SUMP!!!' I say.
Thanks for the advice - but I need to know where to seek diagrams etc :)

[mjscookie]

If you need to seek diagrams, you probably shouldn't be building one.

Mitch

[chisel69]

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]

[chisel69]

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.

[mjscookie]

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

[chisel69]

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.

[madbob101]

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?  :?

[mjscookie]

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

[chisel69]

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.