Need help with sump plumbing plz

[Duzzy]

Hi there,

new to the forum but been around fish and tanks for a good while. Have decided to build my first sump. I understand how to make the sump but its plumbing it to the tank that is troubling me. I cant put holes in the tank that is not feasable option for me at this time but would still like to have a sump.

My problem is once how do i get water to and from the tank and to and from the sump, and how to I calculate what size pumps I need or is there a better way, any links, articles help would be great.

My tank is 130 liters (32gal)

Regards Darren

[t11t5]

You will have to buy a overflow box. The water will siphon through that out of the main tank. The water will flow down to your sump through PVC pipe. The return pump should be determined by how much the overflow is rated and how far up the pump will have to pump water back to the main tank.

You can check out this thread-->SUMP (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=993929)

[Duzzy]

Thank you....