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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...

Hello, I am working on a basement bar/aquarium build. I built in a 210 gallon display tank into the bar back and I have a 100 gallon tank underneath of it. My origional plan was to go saltwater; however, due to time constraints, I am just going to do freshwater. I'm thinking a cichlids tank...

The complete DYI kit is $900. Trying to budget 1k for lights.

Hello, I'm working on getting my first saltwater tank up and running. The main tank is 220 gallons and the sump is 100 gallons. I'm trying to determine the best route to proceed for lights. I plan on starting with fish and live rock only. I am considering a DIY led system from rapid led...

I have a 220 gallon glass tank. It is currently empty and in need of a good cleaning. Is it safe to enter the tank to clean the inside?

Hello everyone....tank build hit a stall as I had another baby...going to start working on getting the tank up and running. Going tomorrow to pick up a 100 gallon tank for the sump. Stay tuned!

Thanks. Still need to buy the bar arm rail and stain the foot rest. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

All construction is finished. Now I have turned my attention to aquarium components starting with lighting. I'm in the process of designing a custom LED and controller solution to simulate weather such as clouds movement, thunderstorms, sun rise, sun set, and moon phase. I have the design...

the rest of the bar back is built!

Started building the aquarium stand casing. Going to build wine bottle shelves on each side.

Btw, the bed down there is temporary for guests when the baby arrives.