sump

I'm in the process of building a wet/dry sump and am looking for a submersible pump that can handle 4,000 to 5,000 gph, while also being relatively quiet (will be operating in a living space) and energy efficient. Obviously, reliability is a plus. Anyone have any suggestions?

Tank is 48"x30"x20" (or 24") not too sure about the height. Tank has center overflow with 1.5" drain and 1" return. Very minimal scratches and can be easily buffed out. Love this tank but I'm getting a new one and I don't have space. Tank is $600 and includes: Ray2 48" Stand 40g sump I...

I'm finally building my 380 gallon tank! Yay. I'm not sure on wether I want to buy a filter (sump? Canister?) or if it's a better option to make one. What filters do you use/prefer? And any links/thoughts on building one? Greatly appreciated!

So I put a half inch sheet of styrofoam under a 240 gallon acrylic tank and I have four bulkheads in the bottom of the tank two out and two in. My question is are the bulkheads going to losen up as I fill the tank with water?

I'm new on here so hopefully I posted this in the right place. my wife got me hooked on this hobby and I've been tending her tanks for a while, however, this will be my first. I'm currently setting up my new 180g tank and am trying to design a sump that will be more than sufficient for the...

Okay, So i recently used this silicone to attach some slate stone decor for my tank and my sump baffles. I have searched and got confused as some people say it's safe and some not. So what's the accurate answer? It's been 1 week since i added the decors and sump to my 125 gallon tank and see no...

Hello again ladies and Gents, I don't post here often, but only because I can usually find the answers to any questions by perusing the "threads of old" so to speak. I am in the process of building a separate sump and fuge, each to occupy a Wally world white box 10 gallon. These will be...

I'm sure there are more people on here that know more then I do and have more experience setting up 55 gallon barrels as a moving bed filter system!!!! Does anyone know what the push in connection things are called where you put a rubber gasket between the barrel and the pvc piping. I'm trying...

Here is the album with pictures of the tank. http://imgur.com/a/XtaCa Dimensions are 8x2x2(l x w x h) total and 7x2x2 usuable. Over flow chamber is 1x2x2 The bulkheads in the over flow box are 1.5 inches and the bulkhead in the other side of the tank is 1 inch. So far I have a spare 40...

Hey guys, I'm looking at getting a 200 gallon aquarium. Right now I have a 90 gallon with a couple of Red Bellies in it. I've been looking all over for a different type of freshwater predator for this new tank. If you guys have any suggestions as to what I should stock the 200 gallon with and...

Hi. I'm new to the hobby. I have a standard 75 gallon glass tank with one Oscar fish in it and I was thinking about the overhead glass sump I saw in my LFS. It's a 2ft x 6" x 7" LxWxH sump with I think 4 chambers. Question is would my tank be able to support its weight? It will be on one end to...

So I've had this 240 since February but laziness and a few other issues have kept me from completing the setup until now. Tank is in the house and the sump is operational. No leaks for the last 4 days and the water levels are stable for the tank/sump. Here's the issues. The sump is a DIY 90...

I have a 240G. Acrylic with drilled drain and returns in both of the back corners. My question is, when I hook up the drain and return piping. Do I want the rubber seal on the inside of the tank or outside? I have all the bulkheads, rubber seal, tubing and whatever else.... I just dont know...

I am looking into building a sump for 300 gallon freshwater. Have some plants in tank and high bio load.I have looked in the DYI site and different ideas for sure. I am also interested in a refugium. If you have one or know one that works well with little maintenance please let me know.Thanks.

I live near Orlando and I am planning a 240 gallon African cichlid tank. It is a big undertaking as I have never owned anything larger than a 55 gallon. I talked to a LFS called Daytona Aqurium that specializes in African cichlids and the manager recommended a sump but also that it turn the tank...

I'm fixing up a tank that sprung a leak a few months ago and I was thinking about adding a sump at the same time. how big of a sump would probably be necessary? the tank is in an L shape and is 18" wide 18" tall, one arm is 4' the other is 6', so essentially its two 70g tanks jammed together in...

So I emailed the lifereef email to try to ask them about a sump I picked up secondhand from a buddy. Never seen it setup, however it appears far from a basic setup and I'm not super experienced with sumps. If anyone here can assist or has advice etc here is the email I sent to them: I have...

Hey Guys, I am on my way to my local Goodwill to pick up a 29 Gallon tank that caught my eye, for a sump. This will be my first sump build. I have a design drawn out on where i want my baffles. I'd like to get some glass cut tomorrow and was wondering if anyone could tell me how much...