Recent content by Frogger19

Hello, its been awhile since I've posted here; however, I have a question regarding return pump duty cycle from a electricity cost savings perspective. My setup is a 210 gallon display tank with a 100 gallon sump. The display tank has two large overflows which feen into my sump in the...

Tank cycled and stocked!

Aquarium up and cycling!

It will be a challenge to get the sump tank under the display tank since I will need to remove the front supports. I have a 2x4 board inside the canopy which is fastened to the ceiling joists. My plan is to put us hooks and use ratchet straps to support the front while I do my work.

Closest to the bottom of the pic is water entry, then a spill over through a sponge and floss, then 2 cubic feet of k2 bio media, then a fish isolation section, then return pump and mechanicals. Just ordered the pump today.

Sump progress.

Finally getting ready to fill it. Using a 100 gallon tank for the sump

Bubblers Do I need bulblers/air power heads in the display tank? Or will the sump flow provide enough aeration? I'm planning on using a Mag drive 24.

I decided against the fuge. I'm liking the idea in the attached image.

Hello all, I am in the process of setting up a 210 gallon freshwater tank with a 100 gallon sump. I have mocked up the sump design; however, this is my first design ever. Does anyone have any comments/advice?

Nice! Would just one of these do the trick? Thanks!

Sounds good. Thanks for the advice!

Im not sure. I was just looking at picking up a couple of 2 bulb fixtures from Menards. Tank is 210 gallons at 72in long I believe. Do you think 4 bulbs would be enough? I want the tank to be bright.

Thanks for the reply. What if I wanted to just have some simple lake moss or something to that effect in there? Would any fancier lighting be required? Im leaning towards the florescent T% shop light idea. Thanks

Ok, back at this again. Just completed the bar arm rail. Decided to go the freshwater route in the tank and get a bunch of cichlids. Need advice on a freshwater setup. Since the tank already has 2 overflows and I habe a 100 gallon underneath for a sump...I might as well use it. How should I...