DIY sump/fuge

[rbtwo4]

can anyone direct me in how to do it myself? i have a 30gal tank and bought a 20 gal to use as my sump/fuge. i have a hob skimmer and phosban reactor. the only thing is my main tank has no predrilled holes so can i still do this with hoses? its greatly appreciated! also what type of pumps will i need and hoses and pvc fittings? i tried to goto the DIY forum but cant get in for some reason. thanks!

 

[DrGonzo]

I'm in nearly the same boat. I've got a 26 gal and am in the processes of setting up a 10 gal sump/refuge. I know that you'll need an overflow to pull water out of the display tank.

 

[rbtwo4]

i found a good thread u might want to check it out
Reef Central Online Community - Want to Start a Marine Aquarium?: A Step by Step Guide

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

http://www.melevsreef.com/

Try here!! One of the best sites on the net for this type of thing!

 

[rbtwo4]

thanks chief! whats ur advice? do i go for the DIY overflow or the HOB?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

My advice is if you can drill the tank, talk to House of laughter he's good, they make house calls and have been successful drilling many tanks.

 

[rbtwo4]

cool thanks!

 

[kenske]

Rob, i know ur DT is stocked so ur probably not going to have it drilled. And it is a bit risky to have an external overflow box.

Can u set the sump above your DT? That way, you can have the sump drilled and not worry about the external overflow box.

 

[duke62]

what i did was i bought a 6 gal tank.put a shelf on top of of my sump and that is where i put my fuge.drilled a 1" hole into 6 gal for the drain and used a hose with a u attached to hose for return line.i put the drain hose right into sump.i havbe not had any problems doing it that way.i have many pods in the fuge.

 

[rbtwo4]

Sheesh a 20 gallon sump above my DT? That's a lot of weight I'd be scared to do it.

 

[rbtwo4]

Sheesh a 20 gallon sump above my DT? That's a lot of weight I'd be scared to do it.

 

[duke62]

what are u talking about .use the 20 gal as your sump and get a small 6 gal to put on top of your sump as the fuge.my 30 gal i use to put skimmer phosban reactor,carbon filter sock,some lr rumble i have no room for a fuge in there so i used a 6 gal tank put it above my 30 gal sump and ran all the lines into my sump.works great for me and i noticed pods all over my main tank.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

DUde call House, they may be able to work something out trust me.

 

[rbtwo4]

yeah house already pm'ed me gotta call him tomorrow