Diy 10 gallon sump

[Fishfan321]

I have a ten gal(us) tank i want to use for a sump with my 30 long. How do I even start this?? Please help with items, and where to glue walls.

 

[Smitty]

What are you planning to have in the sump? More rock, deep sand bed, skimmer, just more water volume?

With a 10g I would think to have just 3 parts, intake - middle skimmer or fuge - pump back to tank.

 

[Chisel]

The rule of thumb for most people on sumps is "bigger is better". 10g doesnt leave much room for anything. Is your 30g going in a stand? If so, you could fit a larger sump underneath? For example, a 20g long and have plenty of room for a decent skimmer, return section and a fuge.

 

[Fishfan321]

Could I use a rubbermaid container

 

[Fishfan321]

The rule of thumb for most people on sumps is "bigger is better". 10g doesnt leave much room for anything. Is your 30g going in a stand? If so, you could fit a larger sump underneath? For example, a 20g long and have plenty of room for a decent skimmer, return section and a fuge.

Yes it is pretty big too.. Could I use rubbermaid?

 

[Chisel]

Sure you could. A lot of poeple use those to expand the water volume to decrease parameter fluctuation. Search around for a "DIY Rubbermaid Sump"

 

[BigJim]

Check out "Melev's Reef". He has an awesome page describing sumps and their design.

Figure a minimum of 25% of the display tank volume for a sump.