Get Read, Get Set.... SUMP

[Nemo10]

Ok here is what i have for a list of items im going to purchase tonight for my sump build.. Please let me know what you think of them prior to me ordering so i know everything is good...

2x Hose Clamps 3/4" - 1"

CD-11815 Vinyl Tubing 3/4" ID Clear 5' 1x Vinyl Tubing 3/4" ID Clear 5'

1x ViaAqua Water Pump Model 3600

1x Directional U-Tube For 3/4" - 1" tubing

1x Eshopps Overflow Boxes PF-800

1x Wet/Dry Filter Drain Kit Kit

Thanks for the advice and everything you guys have taught me :)...

 

[puttycat]

I had the 1000 gph eshopps overflow with a mag 9.5 and it was very noisy. There is a "mini dorso" you can setup in the box to help with the gurgling. Also I would get the 1000 gph and use the 2nd side as a backup in case of a plugged drain. I don't think you need the hose clamps, zip ties work pretty well. and are not metal.

 

[reeffreak]

The hose clamps are fine if they are not use in water.That is what I use on my drains.

You may like the black hoses better.Green/brown algae coats the inside of clear hoses.No problems really,just ugly.May I suggest you go to HD or Lowe's for the drain hose.I really don't like the slinky drain hose,those ridges adds more noise to the drain.

 

[Reefrookie]

Get creative and use PVC. Much more professional looking and quieter also. Plus, you can install valves for doing maintenance and flow preference.

 

[Nemo10]

Alright guys here are some pics of the build for the sump.. The bubble trap baffels are 1" apart and the center baffel for the buble trap is 2" from the bottom of the tank. I placed all baffels (accept for the center bubble trap baffel) 1/3 below tank top which is 4".. Let me know what you guys think...

 

[puttycat]

looks good so far.Is there going to be a skimmer? looks kinda tight if there is going to be one. I like the top with out the rim

 

[Nemo10]

yea i pulled the rim off looks like crap with the rim on it lol...

 

[wontonflip]

Did you make the tank, too? Where's the top rim? Looks nice :) I knew you'd see it my way sooner or later. It just took Biff threatening you with fish death!

 

[dcantucson]

I think it would be more stable with the top rim in place, especially if you pull or push it in place inse your cabinet.

 

[Nemo10]

i thought the same thing so i tested the unit out and its pretty stable without the rim.. I filled the unit up and slid it around the floor lol the seams never moved :)

 

[Dakwan]

Let's see it all set up!

 

[Nemo10]

Alright i set up my new sump and here are a few pics. i will take more tomorrow or when the tank clears up a bit...

 

[wontonflip]

Aaaaaah...nice clean sump :) Won't be for long! Looks good!

 

[Bifferwine]

Looks good! But you do know your return pump should be submerged, right?? ;)

 

[Nemo10]

lol yea i know.... It is now it took me 4 hours to get it level cause the pump returns more that the overflow puts in lol...

 

[Bifferwine]

Do you have a ball valve on your return line?

 

[Nemo10]

yea i just put on on the over flow to.. Basically the overflow was gulping like crazy trying to keep up. so i put a ball valve on both and its running good now :)