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[darn59]

Getting up in age having hard time getting to sump back and knees dosent work like in younger days has anyone done this any issues I need to worry about any info helpful will be doing a. Fish and corals not sure on size right now in a 40

 

[Andy Sager]

Getting up in age having hard time getting to sump back and knees dosent work like in younger days has anyone done this any issues I need to worry about any info helpful will be doing a. Fish and corals not sure on size right now in a 40

A sump does not have to be directly underneath a tank. It can be alongside the main tank, across the room from the main tank or even in a different part of the building than the main tank. It's usually under the tank because most sumps are set up for gravity fed lines and under the tank is the fastest feed. But there are ways to compensate for that. One way to do an "alongside" sump would be to place the sump on a separate stand next to the main tank where the top of the sump is even with the bottom of the main tank. You just plumb the drain line with 45 degree elbows and use a bigger diameter pipe to compensate for the shorter run. You may have to have the stand made or make it yourself as it may be a custom size but it's a lot better than having to get on the floor to deal with "sump stuff. " With this setup, you have an open top so easy access to everything. So you just need to consider flow rates when not putting the sump under the main tank.

Hope this helps.

 

[Nate77]

I will never buy an AIO tank again , bought an sr80 ended up just taking the partion out and going to a regular sump.
Its been awhile but of the top off my head
Pros
Quiet no noise at all
Hidden equipment

Cons
Have to buy equipment that fits the chambers

Limited to what equipment you can add

go threw filter socks like mad

Cleaning the chambers is a struggle

Overflows splash to much

Limited flow adjustment