EASY SUMP set up...suggestions?

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  1. clownfish

    clownfish Skunk Shrimp

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    I'd like to know about and easy and affordable sump/set up. I have a 46 Gal. tank, I don't have corals, I only have one fish, since my tank's still clycling...anyway, I have never used a sump and I'm completly and utterly clueless about them. Is there a simple sump I could get as a beginner? do I need extra plumbing/pumps? Do I need to get rid of my power filter? I appreciate your help guys. Laters.
     
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    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    I was thinking about setting one up for my 55 gal using a rubber made container. Anyone wanna give this a go....some very simple explanation of what you need and the basics of setting it up would be good too.....
     
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    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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  4. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

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    a sump can be as simple as some plant life and a pump to take the water back up to the tank.maybe put a heater and a skimmer in there if you want.you don't even need a tank.you could use anything capable of holding water.you need to make sure you have something deviding the sump so the plants do not get sucked up in the pump.
     
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  5. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I have recently set up a custom sump and recommend careful planning. Even as far as making a drawing or schematic. Making a list of fittings etc. The more you plan it out the less annoying trips you'll make to your local hardware store. Also a methodical building process. There are a couple of web sights that will provide instructions. YOU TUBE has some pretty informative videos if you look around enough. CPR AQUATICS offers a pretty nice and highly recommended sump complete with protein skimmer included. All you need after that is the plumbing, overflow, and pump for the most part.
     
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  6. dc11648

    dc11648 Astrea Snail

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    If I'm thinking of upgrading my 55 gal. to a 90 gal., can I use the 55 gal. as my sump/refugium? Right now I have a 15 gal. tank that is my refugium. I have no sump.
     
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    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    sure you could! would be a good idea. I've also thought of that when I upgrade to a bigger tank. do seperators in it for sump/fuge...
     
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    dc11648 Astrea Snail

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    As mention I have a 15 gal refug on the 55gal and has a light on it 24/7. Would/Could that still be the case? It has mud in it.
    I would just have to get dividers - how do you attach them and can they be made of plexaglass?
     
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    I only have a 12 gal nano dx. I have a 12 gallon sump, mostly for cooling purposes. I have about 3 snails, and 3 crabs. A tupperware container with live sand and calerpa in it . My sump houses my protien skimmer, return pump of course and a power head for circulation. I use a rubber maid container. I had to keep my sump small because it is my stand behind closed doors so my 2 year old doesn't decide to give anything a bath......
     
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