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help setting up a sump

This is a discussion on help setting up a sump within the Equipment Talk Section forums, part of the Aquarium Related Chat category; So, I have this 29 gallon, 15x15" tank with dividers siliconed in, used previously as a sump. I've decided to ...

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    So, I have this 29 gallon, 15x15" tank with dividers siliconed in, used previously as a sump.

    I've decided to try to actually use it, but I have NO idea how to go about setting it up on a running, non-drilled tank. I've done a search on this forum, and googled the subject, and I am confused. Well..more than normal.

    Can anyone out there give BCA's worst handyman some helpful, idiot proof tips, or point me at a "sumps for dummies" guide?

    110 gallon Mixed Peacocks & Mbunas.
    65 gallon - 2 Koi Angels, misc. cories, BN pleco, zebra danios, rummynose and cardinal tetras

    10 gallon Swordtails, betta, dwarf frog
    15 gallon Aulonocara baenschi fry tank

    Tango, the golden labrador
    Salty, the panda bear hamster
    2 kids (my favourite pets)

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    Joey made a great video explaining DIY overflows: ‪uarujoey's Channel‬‏ - YouTube

    Do you have any side pictures of the sump?

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    Thanks, I'll look at that more closely tonight. That pic is the only one I have...but I can take more..?
    110 gallon Mixed Peacocks & Mbunas.
    65 gallon - 2 Koi Angels, misc. cories, BN pleco, zebra danios, rummynose and cardinal tetras

    10 gallon Swordtails, betta, dwarf frog
    15 gallon Aulonocara baenschi fry tank

    Tango, the golden labrador
    Salty, the panda bear hamster
    2 kids (my favourite pets)

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    The sump pic that you posted, looks like there was a refuge part on the larger half then flows over to the baffle side, kinda an odd design. As for the overflow there are lots of designs you can find online, I still prefer drilling my tanks tho.
    who is yo daddy and what does he do?


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    50g breeder Ultra LPS Reef
    30g hex PFR shrimp
    15g 3pc rimless BKK, CRS SSS, CBS and Panda Hillstream Loaches
    15g rimless Yellow, Red rili, Tiger and Babaulti shrimp
    2g salty invert species tank

 

 

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