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75g sump
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IMO you maybe better off with a used 20g or 29g glass aquarium if you plan on using a submerged return pump like a Mag (that way you dont have to drill the galss) Thats the way I went on the same type tank plus I got the 29g from a lfs that was selling its older holding tanks for $15
Then just cut some 1/4" acrylic for baffles and silicone them in place.
If you want more of a visual try my website to see what I did
HTH
Then just cut some 1/4" acrylic for baffles and silicone them in place.
If you want more of a visual try my website to see what I did
HTH
Sumps are nothing more then a body of water used to house equipment. So think of what equpiment you'd like to employ, and design the sump around it. Usually, not much is required except a container that holds water, some room for in-sump equipment (like skimmers, heater, probes) and a few baffles to prevent air bubbles from going back into the tank. We can help you along here if you have questions.
I prefer using acrylic sumps because I can drill holes as I see fit. However, you're planning on using submersible pumps and do not need any special holes, then a rubbermaid or glass tank will do fine. You can drill holes in rubbermaid-type sumps, but the structure is a bit more flimsy, and it's harder to build appropriate baffles for these containers since the walls aren't at right angles. For this reason, I prefer acrylic or glass sumps.
I prefer using acrylic sumps because I can drill holes as I see fit. However, you're planning on using submersible pumps and do not need any special holes, then a rubbermaid or glass tank will do fine. You can drill holes in rubbermaid-type sumps, but the structure is a bit more flimsy, and it's harder to build appropriate baffles for these containers since the walls aren't at right angles. For this reason, I prefer acrylic or glass sumps.
I've got a 30 long that has a hole drilled in it for a 1" bulkhead. And what-do-you-know. I have baffles too.
It was going to be my sump on my 100 gallon. But the tank became a goldfish tank. so the sump has sat empty for a year.
If you're close to NYC, I'd sell it to you cheap.
B
It was going to be my sump on my 100 gallon. But the tank became a goldfish tank. so the sump has sat empty for a year.
If you're close to NYC, I'd sell it to you cheap.
B
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