Sump design, how does it look?

[LowCel]

After playing around for a little while I think I have come up with the sump design for my new 300. I just wanted to let you guys check it out to see if I need to make any changes. The sump is a 55 gallon tank. I haven't decided what return pump I am going to use yet, or if I am going to use two pumps.

Any input is appreciated.

 

[Camshaft Ramrod]

Not bad.

 

[vanimate]

That'll work

 

[frnchjeep]

Thats a nice sump. Not much mechanical, though. Are you going to use a canister, too?

 

[LowCel]

I'm not planning on usinga canister but if necessary I can. I can also put a filter pad above or below the drip plate, would that help?

 

[Camshaft Ramrod]

I think the filter pad on the drip plate and the tow socks would be enough filtration. Canisters are for lazy people with no imagination.


I improved it a bit. here;

 

[LowCel]

I would have to say that is proof that some people have way too much time on their hands. With that said, that is perfect!!!

 

[frnchjeep]

Yeah, it would help. I'm just worried that with a tank that size, you will be cleaning the filter pads very frequently. If you find that you are cleaning it every two days, you could always add a canister later.

 

[LowCel]

I am also thinking about doing an under gravel or under sand jet system. What do you all think of that?

 

[LowCel]

Yeah, it would help. I'm just worried that with a tank that size, you will be cleaning the filter pads very frequently. If you find that you are cleaning it every two days, you could always add a canister later.

If maintenance gets too bad I will certainly add a canister. I'm hoping I can get by just using the wet/dry but if necessary I will add either an Eheim 2028 or an fx5.