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01-17-2006, 11:08 PM
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Sump Questions
I have been reading around and notice that most people have sumps for their [acronym:c0be07584f="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:c0be07584f] tank. I do not at the moment but I seriously need to build one for myself in order to make things easier. Can anyone give me a link or anything for help on how to build one? I'm pretty brainless when it comes to figureing these things out, so if there is a site called "Sumps for dummies" it would be helpful. Also an idea of the costs. Thank You in advance.
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01-18-2006, 12:49 PM
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ahhh alright thnx... does anyone else have any ideas? I just want as many options as I can get so I can do this properly.
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01-18-2006, 01:12 PM
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My sump is just a 20g long tank. I have my skimmer and wet/dry in it. Cost about 20 bucks. Look at the saltwater gallery, and go to my thread (should be very top). [acronym:ce7bd5e5b4="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:ce7bd5e5b4]
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01-18-2006, 01:44 PM
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Remember to Keep Christ First! 120G - Deltec AP601 Skimmer - Reefkeeper2 - Geo 618 - (2)Tunze 6100 - Tunze 6212 Wave Box - (2) 250w MH's w/VHO |
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01-18-2006, 04:45 PM
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You could even got a large rubber trash can from Walmart, add [acronym:44881fb45e="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:44881fb45e] and get a pump return.
You "BIG" items that are a MUST have: - Container (10gal, 20gal) - Return Pump (Mag 7 +) - Overflow device or pre-drilled - Tubing between the two tanks (Both ways = 2 lines) - REUSE existing Skimmer and Heater in location. Roughly $20, $120, $90, $10 - So around $200-$250 in costs.
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01-18-2006, 09:47 PM
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Thank you so much everyone... this has been helpful
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