Advice for 90gl build

[MACH5]

Hey guys. I'm currently working on my Oceanic 90gl Tech tank upgrade. I have a couple of questions:

1) My tank will be located in the basement. I have a sump pump nearby. For those who are not familiar with this, it's basically a large drain in the floor of your basement to prevent any kind of flooding. I plan to t-off my drain pipe from the tank and run a PVC line along the wall all the way to the sump pump drain. When it's time to change water I open up the valve and let the water out into the drain. I'm hoping that this will make water changes a bit easier. Do you guys think this is a good idea or a better way to do it??

2) I plan to run a pan world pump with this system. I don't want to secure the pump right against the bottom of my stand (plywood) for fear that it may be too loud. What kind of material I can use to secure the pump and dampen the noise?

Thank you in advance!

 

[House of Laughter]

Mach,

A standard mousepad does the trick if you're using an external pump like a panworld.

I drain my salt into my ump as well and am doing about 60g per week in water changes.

Hope this helps,

House

 

[MACH5]

Thanks House. A mouse pad! What a great idea... I did not think of that!:wink1:

How did you install and where does your line to the sump pump come from your tank??