[imported_June]

and post up a DYI sump/fuge out of a 10 or 20L......fully detailed......so i can "try" and build 1 myself ...

[jackson6745]

June, I would keep the sump and fuge seperate to avoid micro bubles from getting into the fuge and macros from getting into the main tank.

Picture this.... a 10gal tank holding your skimmer + return pump (plus a small feed pump to the fuge) with 3 baffles keeping micro bubles from entering the return pump.

For the fuge lets say a 5 gal tank place above the 10g tank with a bulkhead drilled near the top which will drain back into the sump via 200-300GPH feed pump from the sump.

Make sense to you?

[imported_June]

ugh makes sense a bit....but what else would i need.....pvc piping? etc..

[jackson6745]

In a small setup with a small return pump, vinyl tubing will be fine for the connections. If you want things to look a little neater you can use PVC. Take a look on reefcentral. There are plenty of diagrams on DIY sumps.

[ October 23, 2004, 03:05 PM: Message edited by: jackson6745 ]

[imported_June]

thanks ;0)

[joseney21]

you can also try melevs site for ideas on building your own (acrylic),if your up to it.

melevsreef.com i think it is, very helpful site all around.