How do sumps work???

[millerkid519]

I like the filter sock idea, but do you have to change 200 micron ones EVERY day? Also, what's the name of the media in the middle?

I change them every 2-3 days

 

[Thyroyalgeek]

I change them every 2-3 days

very good to know, thanks.

 

[JD_GT]

I have two nylon 225 micron filter socks in my sump and it clogs up every other day. Is that normal? I have 6 NW cichlids in my 90g.

 

[millerkid519]

I have two nylon 225 micron filter socks in my sump and it clogs up every other day. Is that normal? I have 6 NW cichlids in my 90g.

What size are the socks?

 

[JD_GT]

What size are the socks?

4 inch diameter and i think 14 inch length

 

[davemal]

I didn't want to drill my tank so to get the water to the sump I made a double syphon I found on the internet, plz excuse the very poor drawing.

 

[JD_GT]

I didn't want to drill my tank so to get the water to the sump I made a double syphon I found on the internet, plz excuse the very poor drawing.
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Just make sure your sump is able to take the water if the power goes out till the syphon breaks and your tank can take the water from your sump when it starts up again or you'll have an overflow issue. Drilling your tank really isn't hard, its worth it if your doing a sump.

 

[davemal]

its a double syphon if the pump stops it wont drain back, its hard to explain but works very well. Drilling tanks is a risk I didn't want to take, it can go wrong. This was the cheapest and safest way I could find to get a sump to work on my tank. Not sure how it affects but old glass is also more brittle

 

[JD_GT]

its a double syphon if the pump stops it wont drain back, its hard to explain but works very well. Drilling tanks is a risk I didn't want to take, it can go wrong. This was the cheapest and safest way I could find to get a sump to work on my tank. Not sure how it affects but old glass is also more brittle

Just looked at the pics again. I see how it works now. Its quite an interesting contraption.

 

[davemal]

Not the same as mine but watch this on youtube


HOW TO: $10 DIY aquarium overflow - UPGRADED and MODIFIED TUTORIAL

same idea and shows it working