Reef Tank D.I.Y. Sump part 1
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Part 1 of a video showing you how you can build a sump for your marine aquarium including how to drill aquarium glass.
Duration : 0:9:56
May 19th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
DO NOT USE REGULAR …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amDO NOT USE REGULAR PLEXI TO DO THIS.
Lexan can be found on many online sites, just do a search for it.
Over time plain old …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amOver time plain old plexiglass will absorb a little water, swell and then the panels will either bow or crack the tank.
Lexan does not absorb any water and is much stronger than plexi.
Why cant I use …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amWhy cant I use plexy glass?
what is a sump
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amwhat is a sump
Sure
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amSure
hey, would this …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amhey, would this work on a fish only sw tank? im planning on a 35g sump for a 75g tank
3/8″
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 am3/8″
Hello, What …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amHello, What thickness of plastic did you use, it looks like 12MM?
Check your local …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amCheck your local Yellow Pages for “plastics”.
where do i buy the …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amwhere do i buy the arcrylic sheets?
I have only used …
I have only used overflow boxes that I have built so I cannot comment on any one brand being better than the other.
I have never had any issues with flex hose, I think it is more the installer than the hose that causes the issues.
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amHey, I starting my …
Hey, I starting my 1st saltwater tank with a 150 gal. I have a couple of questions that I would like your opinion on.
1st since my tank is not drilled I will be running dual overflow boxes….any brand recommendation on what brand you trust most?
2nd….I’m questioning the reliability of using flex tube on my overflow boxes instead of PVC…..have you heard of any reliability issues or recommend brands of flex tube?
Thanks for all the informative vids and thanks!
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amI would choose the …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amI would choose the ASM model over the Coralife hands down, there is no comparison between the two.
Hey, I was …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amHey, I was wondering what type of protein skimmer you incorporated into this setup. I was thinking of going with an ASM G1x w/3500 sedra pump which is used or should I go with a brand new Coralife super skimmer? I was leaning more towards the ASM. What do you think? Thanks limpit
It needs to be a …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amIt needs to be a hole saw used for glass or tile cutting. All the ones I have are diamond encrusted.
I have a question …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amI have a question about drilling the glass, can i use any hole saw or should i use a carbide grit or diamond hole saw? thank you for the help
You are correct or …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amYou are correct or fabricate a different mount for the level sensor.
Well, I want to get …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amWell, I want to get an auto top off and use it with this set-up and it says it is adjustable from 4-9″ from the top lip on the sump, So I would want to attach on the side in the last panel? Also i’m guessing I would have to make the last pannel a little little higher up?
Thanks
-AC
You will see the …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amYou will see the evap cause the water level in the very last chamber of the sump to go down. The level will stay the same in the display tank.
question with this …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amquestion with this type of sump design when water evaporates out of the tank- will it reduce the water amount in the sump as well or will the sump stay at the same level and only the water in the main tank go down?
Using a pipe like …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amUsing a pipe like that comes with a canister filter for use as an overflow pipe to a sump is a very bad idea. You should always use a skim box in the display tank to eliminate draining the tank.
not only the water …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amnot only the water in the pipe going from sump to tank would drop back down to the sump but also the depth of this pipe into the tank, tank water will be siphoned down to the sump until it reaches your pipe’s depth in the tank. therefore don’t put your in-flow pipe too far down into your tank and definitely not at the bottom. Also, don’t fill up your sump with water all the way to the top, incase power runs out and all the above water goes back to the sump, you don’t want to flood your basement.
No pump is using in …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amNo pump is using in the display tank itself, the overflows are a siphon and gravity feed. The overflow issue comes into play if you have a long run of overflow pluming running into too small of a sump. When the power would go out you have all that water in the pipes that has not made it to the sump yet and then the sump will overflow.
I am getting ready …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amI am getting ready to build a sump/refugium for my 75 gal. I noticed a comment on here about it overflowing if the power goes out. If the power went out wouldn’t all flow stop? You would need a pump out of the aquarium and a pump back into the aquarium, right? Very new any and all advise would be helpful. I am using a 20 gal tall that I have in the basement already.
I use 1/4″ Lexan …
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amI use 1/4″ Lexan polycarbonate for shorter panels and 3/8″ for taller panels.
1/8″ regular acrylic is too thin and will bow from the pressure.