how to setup the sump?

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  1. FindingNemo

    FindingNemo Astrea Snail

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    so i have a 20g sump, a euroreef skimmer, a return pump and a few other parts, but i dont really get how they all go together. i know how a sump works. but there are someparts that just dont seem to go together. to me anyways

    is there a place with pictures or diagrams or this? something without pvc fittings for a non drilled tank?

    thanks!
     
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  3. map95003

    map95003 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Sarrixx Bristle Worm

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    what size is the DT that this sump is underneath? Also found this pic on a thread when I was looking for ideas on how to build a sump for my 55 and it will be the plan I follow with a few minor adjustments
     

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  5. FindingNemo

    FindingNemo Astrea Snail

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    my DT will be a 72g bowfront and thanks for the picture
    its just that some components dont seem to fit together for the overflow box part
    any pictures for that?
     
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    can you post a pic of the parts you have, then maybe we can identify what fits where for you.
     
  7. GuitarMan89

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    What type of overflow box do you have?
     
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  9. FindingNemo

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    i will some pics later when i get home.
     
  10. FindingNemo

    FindingNemo Astrea Snail

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    sorry about the late reply! but here are some of the photo..

    i dont excatly understand how this works...
    what is the gray thing??
    i believe the black box with the slots is the over flow box!

    and the black box has 3 holes in the back, does it only hold up with suction cups??
     

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  11. the fisherman

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    That black box is a bubble trap for the coral life protein skimmer. It's water out flow tube goes in there to help keep micro bubbles from entering the dt. The clear box is your over flow box for your dt.
     
  12. the fisherman

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    The box with all the slits in it connects to the clear box. Its the one that will go inside of your dt and the one with the tube goes in the back of your tank.