Fluidized sump

[Vandyfan13]

I have bought the K1 media for my 315 gallon plywood aquarium. Now I have a question about the sump. I dont really want to go with glass or plywood. Could you make a K1 sump out of say a 55 gallon barrel; and how would you set it up. Also could you use a plastic bin and reinforce it with 2x4 so it didn't bulge? Thank you.

 

[Jez1992]

No need to reinforce, many have been made like this.

 

[duanes]

I have used those blue barrels for sumps for years.
I built my fluidized bed separately out of clear PVC for easy maintenance.