New to this, need help!

I am currently running a 120g FOWLR tank. I was stupid in not ordering a Fuge or sump or any of that stuff!

Is there something I can do to add one to the tank? Im totally lost at this time and trying to get opinions, and good reliable website literature on these. I would prefer to purchase a system if possible, Probably costs more but Some things I might not beable to do because of the tank being already set up. Drilling in glass and stuff....

Options!?!

 

It's not too late. You don't need to drill your tank use an overflow box like this:
Reef Aquarium Filtration: Eshopps Overflow Boxes

a pump like this:
Eheim Universal "Hobby" Pump

and a sump like this
Aquarium Filtration: All-Glass Aquarium MegaFlow Sump Filter Wet/Dry Filter

Use PVC plumbing for the drain and a vinyl hose for the return.

Personally I would make my own sump from a fish tank. Glue in some baffles made from acrylic and you'll be set.

 

i like my cpr backpack overflow its nice because if the power goes out as soon as the power comes back on the aqualifter auto draws a vacume and i dont have to worry about overflows while im not home

 

Thanks everyone .

 

Don't need to worry with the Eshopps either. No aqualifter required. There is a wall in the overflow that keeps the end of the u tube hose full of water so it will maintain siphon. Once power starts again everything continues on its own.

One thing you need to worry about with any system though is breaking siphon in your return hose in the event of a power failure. If power stops and the end of the return hose is under water, which you and it to be to prevent bubbles and noise, the hose will start siphoning water out of the tank and to the pump because the hose will be filled with water. So connect your hose to a piece of PVC and drill holes in the PVC just below the water surface. When power goes out some water will be siphoned to the sump and then the holes you drilled will suck air and break the siphon. You need to set your water level in your sump low enough to handle the water that will flow down after the power stops. It's a lot easier than it sounds.

 

yea i made a manifold and i keep my water below a certain lvl so that when the power goes out .. and ie has 3 times in 3 weeks now it backs up into sump but doesnt overflow :0