Need Help With Rubbermaid/Steralite Sump

[NaH2Ofreak]

I am currently setting up a 20gal sump for my 100gal, 3 year old tank. I just ordered a new Turbofloater skimmer and it will not fit in my current sump (no room under tank for additional sump)!! I am making the sump out of a steralite container. I have already installed a 1" bulkhead for my return pump (Iwaki md40rlxt). My concern is with bubbles. I heard there is no way to do any partitions in a steralite/rubbermaid sump because of the flexability. Any ideas? Would also like any ideas for where the overflow hose goes into the sump. I would like to run a little sponge/pad and some carbon. Not quite sure how to complete this.

ANY advice would be appreciated and pics would be nice to!!

TIA
Dennis

 

[reefdood]

It helps to lessen bubbles by having the return flow into a plastic bucket higher than the water level. Also, you can sort of wedge a partition in the sump. It dosen't have to seal 100% to help.

 

[Jerry Gonzales]

you could try placing some LR near your bulkhead return. Jerry

 

[NaH2Ofreak]

Jerry: Good point....will consider that! Thanx!

Reefdood: Anyway you could email that photo in full size?????

Thanks A LOT!!!!!!

Dennis

 

[reefdood]

I'll try to find the full size photo. I linked that one off my site and it's been a few years or so since I snapped that pic. I have a 29 gal. drilled aquarium sump now with siliconed in baffles.