sump

Planning a 75 gallon DIY sump. Wanting the first chamber to hold the skimmer and media, second to be a large refugium, and third to be a return with variable water height. I would like the refugium water level to be as high up as possible while chamber one is about 7-8in. Any ideas on how to set...

Currently running the filtration that came with my aquarium but looking to upgrade before adding too much bioload. My research has told me the filter does well with a light to medium bioload but not much more. Unfortunately when setting up my tank there was so much information that a sump...

good evening, (sorry, thinking in metric, but will try to do feet/inches) this will be for a freshwater setup (sorry, marine is probably too challenging at this stage, i need to gain some experience first) i've been considering making my own sump using a used 3x2x2 glass tank (90x60x60cm)...

So I have my Planet Aquariums Mega Matrix 310 with internal center overflow. It did not come with any of the overflow plumbing which has (2) 1-1/2” drains and (2) 3/4” returns. The tank is 25” tall. Are they supposed to come with the internal overflow plumbing or was that an add-on for an extra...

***1-5-23***BIG UPDATE POST near bottom of PAGE 5*** Well after 7 years of having a 29 gallon and 75 gallon and being in my new home for the last 5 years, I’ve decided to put the finishing touch on my man cave and add a 310 gallon Planet Aquarium reef ready tank in it. I started this project...

I set up my waterbox reef 130.4 two month ago. I was using a breeder box as refugium and it was working until the chaeto grow from a tennis ball to a football, so today I just bought egg crate to create a baffle to keep all chaeto and skimmer apart and some PVC pipe glued on another piece of egg...

So I have a 55 gal reef tank and I was wondering if a 10 gal refugium would be enough for it? I want to fit a skimmer, sump, and chaeto. If it is good enough does anyone have any ideas on which equipment to get for it and maybe explain how to do it? I’m new to the hobby and only have hang on...

Howdy! As stated in the title, proud owner of a new Max Nano. Filled it with freshwater to check all of the systems. Pumps appear to be working fine so will drain and buy some RO/DI saltwater from the LFS and some live sand and rock to get started! A couple questions though: 1) What is the...

Hello I have a waterbox cube 20 right now everything is running great. In the future I wanted to double my water capacity with a sump (equipped w/ protein skimmer, refugium) and add a pair of dragonets. I know the options for overflow are drilling or hob. I wanted to ask here if anyone has tried...

So, despite all of my love for my current canister filter system, I've decided to bite the bullet and learn how to use a sump as I upgrade from a 46g display to an 80g display. I couldn't source a new Seapora 80g low-boy tank anywhere, and Seapora told me they aren't currently manufacturing them...

Hello Everyone, This is my first attempt at saltwater but not aquariums. I set this tank up a week ago using sanitized dried live rock, wet live rock from the LFS, some small chunks from an established tank to seed the live rock, and 40 pounds of live sand. I have a homemade 20 gallon sump with...

Hi everyone I have finished picking everything out except the sump on my new 215 build, and looking for everyone’s opinion on a custom sump, I’m thinking of going with synergy but wanted to hear other options I may not have thought about before pulling the trigger! thanks in advance!!

Hi All, Looking to buy a large glass or acrylic sump for my 330g. Wanting 100g or lager sump. Will drive! Also looking for a pair of return pumps, COR, or anything controllable. Thanks in Advance!

Posting my 100 gallon mixed reef tank here. I have been at it for years but recently figured out that good lighting means I can grow more corals. Now its time to move the tank to replace the flooring in the house. Maybe I can get some tips on how to improve upon the tank. I have some great ideas.

When choosing an aquarium build, do you consider room for controller as an essential requirement? Do you prefer a full length sump covering the whole aquarium or leave room for controller / dosing pump alike?

Does Anyone Have Information On The "Ultimate Sump"? I remember looking through Google images of sumps back around 2018 when I came across this particular build: The image is very similar to those on the Lifereef site, though this sump was definitely not produced by said company. I believe it...

Hi all, I made an acrylic holder for 15mm Siporax. I wanted something that fit into the space in my IceCap 36XXL sump. parts: 6mm (1/4" blue acrylic sheet): 1/4in acrylic rods: acrylic glue:

Hello Everyone, I’m redesigning my sump. I currently have a very traditional sump. You know, filter socks, protein skimmer, refugium, and return. The result of this is a small smelly swamp. Now that I have lived with it for two years I decided that I hate refugiums I don’t know what I’m doing...