my tank and diy sump/overflow

[ghost00tj]

Everything about 2 weeks old now.
135g tank. 55g sump.
1" lines with 2" standpipe. Info from the all knowing Joey on YouTube (King of DIY).
Aqua lift pump 3 watt, installed after pics were taken.
Powerhead running the return line. Not sure of its rated gph.
Sump 55g, the baffles made from clear acrylic sheet about 3mm silicone in
clear 100% GE brand. 3/4" gap for underflow. top made from same plastic sheet all cut to fit.
Filter media, ceramic, bio-balls, anti-ammonia sheet, poly fiber, charcoal and a black foam brick.

 

[Bbush]

Are they in separate rooms?


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[ghost00tj]

Yes. I cut a hole in the wall just big enough to pass the pvc pipe through

 

[Bbush]

So why sump?


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[ghost00tj]

I liked the idea of easy water changes or adding chemicals. It was an inexpensive and way project to add water volume while keeping filter and heater equipment out of view.

 

[Bbush]

Plants?


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[ghost00tj]

yes, various types. bottom is mostly gravel and some sand (play ground all purpose) substrate.

 

[Bbush]

You have plants in sump?


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[ghost00tj]

no I don't

 

[Bbush]

I'm thinking about putting one on my discus tank eventually. Supposed to cut down on nitrates. There's a pretty good video on YouTube. I hadn't really thought about putting it in the other room. Is this your 1st one?


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[ghost00tj]

Yes, my first one, very easy to do. You-Tube is where I went, DIY KING's video (improved) with a lift pump. That's what I heard as well, more volume of water is easier to manage so far so good, just need to add a light back there so I can put plants in it as well if needed. just make sure if your power goes out that your sump tank can hold the back the backflow.
*I used a lift pump so if I am away from home the circulation starts back up when the power comes back on.

 

[Bbush]

How to set up a Discus Fish - Wetpets & Friends - Video by AmericanReef


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[ghost00tj]

Here's the tank, everything is still small and young. If I remember I'll get a pic of the sump.

 

[Bbush]

Looking better... You already posted pictures of sump unless it's changed. Are you going to put a background on it?


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