katarian Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I'm finally getting to setting up a sump to my DT. I have a 55G SeaClear Tank and a 20G Long sump. So I'm thinking about drilling 2 holes in the back wall for the outlet to sump. I'm debating on if I should join them using a tee before it gets to sump, or just having individual pipes go into the sump. The second one will be a little higher than the first one in case the first one gets clogged. I'm thinking about doing 1" PVC lines with bulkheads, and ball valves right after bulkheads. I don't want to do an overflow box as I can't afford that right now and want the sump going asap. So what bulkheads and strainers should I use? As for the return, I'm simply using my canister filter as a pump for now. I have a FX-5 and you can adjust the flow on it. As for the sump, I'm planning on using 4 baffles, with an air trap. 1st section for the water inlet and the skimmer ( I have a SCA 301 right now), and then the air trap, and 2nd section being the refugium and third being the return. I'm down for suggestions and ideas Sent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Bubble trap before the return area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmas_one Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) Save up some coin and get yourself a proper overflow and a return pump. Edited October 13, 2017 by xmas_one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) I have a HOB Eshopp overflow that would work you could have you like $20. I think this is it http://www.eshopps.com/products/overflowboxes/pf300/ Edited October 13, 2017 by R-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katarian Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Thank you guys for your input But this thread is over an year old now. I have moved to a 40G tank now. Sent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Ha ha thanks Wanareef for digging this one up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 2 hours ago, R-3 said: Ha ha thanks Wanareef for digging this one up lol Haha! I love when that happens... never know what might rise from the ashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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