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01/13/2018, 09:53 PM | #1 |
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125 Gallon Sump Build, HELP!
I never really considered the possibility of a sump for my new 125 gallon aquarium (empty 6 footer) until i saw some other successful builds with the sump sitting on the floor next to the tank rather than under it (my stand cannot fit anything larger than a 15 gallon and that is not sufficient for my 125). Basically I drew up a diagram of my current idea. I would love any suggestions/recommendations so that i get the most from my sump system. I did forget a few things that on the diagram:
-How much lower from the top tank frame should i drill my holes? -I will add in a gate valve close to before where the water will exit the overflow pipes so i can adjust flow. -The sump is a 40 gallon breeder and i will be buying the fiji cube sump conversion kit for it (for ease of installation) -What kind of return pump should i get that is not astronomically expensive. Thank you in advance. I will appreciate any suggestions/recommendations as I cannot afford to have any leaks, overflowing tanks, or catastrophes in general. I want to do this tank right. Thanks! Joe Salamone |
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I would not add a gate valve to slow overflow out of the tank or you will flood. The amount of overflow will be determined by return pump size and you could add a valve after the return pump to slow flow (but I wouldnt).
Cheers! Mark
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01/13/2018, 09:59 PM | #5 |
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Do you think my setup looks like it would work otherwise? i was only thinking gate valve because thats how it seemed alot of people were controlling noise and such
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01/13/2018, 10:23 PM | #6 |
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I would swap the chaeto and sump. And a little confused on the inner panels with cross pieces. You could always do a CPR overflow box, then you would not have to drill your tank.
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The idea is to match your overflow rate to your return pump rate. |
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01/13/2018, 10:27 PM | #8 |
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On the gate valve and adjusting flow, if you really wanted to you could run a "T" after the return pump and have one leg go to the D/T and the other leg could have a valve and go to the first compartment of your sump. Then if you wanted less flow to the D/T, you could open the valve a little.
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Right but the idea of the gate valve on the main overflow is to create a full siphon. Its almost impossible to match the return flow perfectly to a un-gated overflow. If you create a full siphon, your overflow will be silent.
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01/14/2018, 10:20 AM | #10 |
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I would not tie the two drains together. Asking for trouble.
Look into either a Herbie or Bean Animal style drain system. If you stay with one set of drains, the Bean setup would be safer. My 6' 125 is an All Glass reef ready. I converted it to a dual Herbie and did a dual return over the back of the tank. It works very well and is practically silent. Look through this thread. Post #10 will give you the idea. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2635519 |
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Run an external durso for quieter operation. If you don't have a built in overflow.
No gate valves ever, unless you want to vacuum up salt water. |
01/14/2018, 04:06 PM | #12 | |
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For a 100 gallon display, I would suggest looking at a Fluval SP4. They are inexpensive, efficient, silent and darn near bullet proof. They use an Italian made Askoll block which is a very proven block known to last 10 years or more with occasional maintenance. Oh, and as others mentioned, don’t tie two drains together. If you can use a pair of 1” drain lines, route them to the sump separately and use one for the emergency drain.
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