Im considering using a sump on my 120x60x45 tank but I cant/wont drill the tank. Does anybody have experience with this kind of setup or know where I can find an article about it?
Using a sump without drilling
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I've got a sump set up without the drilling. What info were you looking for?? I could try and find some pics if you want.
You could use an overflow box or a DIY overflow pipe. PF had a DIY article by Andr3w or something that showed how to do the DIY one, I think I also found a similar design on another site at one time, I'll have to have a look.
EDIT: http://www.plecofanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42173
EDIT: Google "diy overflow", came up with a lot of pics & sites.
EDIT: http://www.plecofanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42173
EDIT: Google "diy overflow", came up with a lot of pics & sites.
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These are a couple of websites I found in my favourites for when I was setting it up.
http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/overflow.htm
http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/overflow.html
http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/diy-do-yourself/32148-diy-pvc-overflow-no-box-required.html
And I purchased one of these. At the time I just wanted to get the tank set up so I opted for a premade product rather than building one myself:
http://www.guppysaquariumproducts.com.au/protein-skimmer-overflow-box/overflow-box/overflow-box-flowrate-is-5000/prod_1139.html
I'll try and have the pics up tomoro. I have to go to work soon so I'll get them up as soon as I can.
http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/overflow.htm
http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/overflow.html
http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/diy-do-yourself/32148-diy-pvc-overflow-no-box-required.html
And I purchased one of these. At the time I just wanted to get the tank set up so I opted for a premade product rather than building one myself:
http://www.guppysaquariumproducts.com.au/protein-skimmer-overflow-box/overflow-box/overflow-box-flowrate-is-5000/prod_1139.html
I'll try and have the pics up tomoro. I have to go to work soon so I'll get them up as soon as I can.
This guy makes custom overflow boxes to fit your tank they are really simple to use.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Overflow-Box-100-HF-3500lph_W0QQitemZ370118964018QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Fish?hash=item562ccf3332#ht_849wt_941
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Overflow-Box-100-HF-3500lph_W0QQitemZ370118964018QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Fish?hash=item562ccf3332#ht_849wt_941
There's not a whole lot of equipment. Just an overflow, a pump to match and pvc. I made my inlet into a 6ft spraybar. Who said I don't have enough oxygenation??