My DIY Sump Design

[jcardona1]

I wouldn't bother with sealing the drip plate. If you are worried about water spilling directly down and missing the bio, just add in a ledge to force the water to spill on the drip plate. You may lose a little water down the sides, but it probably won't be enough to matter.

thx, ill see how it works first. i bought some pieces of "L" shaped aluminum bars. i plan on siliconing these to the inside of the tank to support the drip plate and eggcrate, i think this should do the trick

 

[JaxsBr]

maybe some kind of putty that doesnt dry.
If the peg bord fits exacly flush you wont need seal the sides,just make sure yu have a way of lifting it out for maintenace.

 

[siebertn]

I used pieces of glass witch I siliconed to the sides to build a sort of frame for the crate to lie on and I a place a lot of that white cotton stuff on top of the crate to clear out as much dirt as I can before the water reaches the balls

 

[D-WALT]

looks great to me and im sure its going to work great! cant wait to see a pic of the real deal!!

 

[devder1]

hey what exactly is plastic pegboard? where can you get it? thx
oh and also what do you use to seperate the sections of the tank? do you just silicone in pieces of glass? thx

 

[zennzzo]

Will the sock work with the H20 level higher than the bottom of the sock?

 

[jcardona1]

hey what exactly is plastic pegboard? where can you get it? thx
oh and also what do you use to seperate the sections of the tank? do you just silicone in pieces of glass? thx

just like it sounds, plastic pegboard! its a platic sheet with holes drilled in it, like for hanging tools and stuff. Lowes sells it, although not all stores carry it

 

[jcardona1]

Will the sock work with the H20 level higher than the bottom of the sock?

if i follow what youre saying, i think it would right? because the water HAS to pass through the sock in order to go to the next section

 

[devder1]

just like it sounds, plastic pegboard! its a platic sheet with holes drilled in it, like for hanging tools and stuff. Lowes sells it, although not all stores carry it

ok cool im slowly tying to figure out how to build a sump and your drawing is a huge help thank you

 

[jcardona1]

ok cool im slowly tying to figure out how to build a sump and your drawing is a huge help thank you

no prob, but thats not my original design. i took bits and pieces from other folks here