Adding sump to a non-drilled tank

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  1. Malarky

    Malarky Astrea Snail

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    Like the title suggest, can a sump be added to an already established aquarium that is not drilled? I would like to eventually add a sump/refugium under my 55 gallon tank.
     
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  2. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Of course, I also have a 55 and added a sump. You will need to buy an overflow box, I use an Eschoppes (sp.?) 800 and a Rio 2100 return. Just plumb it up and you should be good to go. I would suggest a 20gal. long for a sump, but you can really use anything you have available. I also made a refugium out of one of the compartments I made in the sump.
     
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  3. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    Yeah, why not? Just get an overflow
     
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  4. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    It's not hard at all. I had my tank set up for a few months before I added my overflow and sump.

    Guitar man what are the dimensions of your 55g stand, or did you make your own stand? I have a sealife systems sump under my 55g and would love to build a sump/fuge but, I can't find a tank to fit under my stand. I would love a 20g long but, it is just too wide.
     
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