my custom sump

Almost done and ready to install. I used a 20gallon long tank.

 

Nice where is the intake?

 

Nice dude. I did the same with a 20g for my 75
I think I recognize the return pump. Is it a Via Aqua?
It's my all time fav. Cheap and efficient
BTW. What do you have as your bio? It looks like lava rocks?

 

i have to finish plumming the intake. Its gonna be two lines that hang out the bioballs section. Itll be made out of pvc as to T sections that rain over the filter element.

 

yea its the via aqua. I got it brand new for 20 bucks

 

Are the bio balls going to be fully submerged?

 

yes, they will be fully submerged

 

Aren't they the best?;D

Some may argue that water should trickle through the bio balls while others like it submerged. I personally like to have the water tricking down (hence the reason why it's called a trickle filter), it allows for more aeration thus more aerobic bacteria.

 

well see how it works out with them being submerged. I think imay end up changing it up alittle. Right now Im gettin ready to build a custom stand for my 30 gallon but its gonna be big enough to hold a 55g. Cuz i might be upgrading soon.