Rough sketch of my tank

[Jeraljay]

What are your thoughts? I drew it up on my lunch break. Mind you this is my first SW tank. Be gentle. I havent figured out the layout of my sump yet as you will see.

 

[Jeraljay]

I dont think it attached

 

[Jeraljay]

I had to change the file type it was too big

 

[fishrfreinds]

u want to keep the sump all in one. It makes it simple and and less problem can happen.

 

[Jeraljay]

the only problem I have is, hieght. I dont have a lot of vertical space, that is why I chose a two sump system. I know it would take some tweakig but I am goin to have ball valves everywhere for fine tunning

I want to use spa type return nozzels for my returns, they have a adjustable head and would be perfect , has anyone ever used a nozzle like this?

 

[pearsont74]

what size tank??

i assume ur tank is predrilled for this?
also you will need to get a good size return pump....
one though....since you will have 2 sumps...why not get 2 return pumps
that will make it abit easier to tune and gives you a fail safe incase one pump gets cloged
is the PS going to have its own pump? i assume that as well
good luck
iwent through a few diagrams before i go one that worked and still lookin to improve

 

[mykpoz]

the only problem I have is, hieght. I dont have a lot of vertical space, that is why I chose a two sump system. I know it would take some tweakig but I am goin to have ball valves everywhere for fine tunning

I want to use spa type return nozzels for my returns, they have a adjustable head and would be perfect , has anyone ever used a nozzle like this?

putting the sump and fuge together will do nothing to the height.... its all horizontal room...

then you would be more efficent with the one pump design....

 

[Jeraljay]

my tank is 80 g. I plan to use a old low hp pool pump, my friend who is still in the pool industry has a ton. They have more flow and hp then I will know what to do with. I willtry and draw up a single sump diagram. Thanks
Jeff

 

[mykpoz]

one thing i will warn you about... those pool pumps dont have to be quiet ;P

 

[pearsont74]

also most pool pumps have to be primed and itf they losse that prime then your screwed...not trying to discourage you but something to research

 

[Jeraljay]

how would Any other extenal type pump be any different form a fountain or low hp pool pump? Do you know have priming issues with other aquarium pumps?

 

[fishrfreinds]

okay heres a diagram of what im building. Note the bio balls are supose to just repersent media. and yes its noises but the water will be well oxygenated. i used 1/8 to divide everything. dont have a return pump but im getting a rio 2100+. my hands are still peeling form selant.