diy sump

I got this custom DIY sump kit it’s super well made, but came with no instructions. Just checking if it’s laid out correctly. I’m going to put socks on the left then the skimmer then the refuge finally the return pump. I’m wondering if I should switch the plastic between the return pump area and...

I am doing a diy aquarium and am going to add a sump, Do you have to balance input and output flow to the sump and if so how?

So I just got my first reef tank and it’s a fluval evo 13.5. I love the size as it fits perfectly on my nightstand and I get to fall asleep every night looking at a coral reef which imo is heaven. I’ve heard many people say that these nano tanks can be tricky as they can change water parameters...

Hi everyone! About a week ago I had to unexpectedly move, but this was the perfect excuse for a tank upgrade! I ordered a 22 Gallon Low Iron Rimless Glass Tank by Mr. Aqua! My older brother helped me build a tank stand and set up a sump as quickly as we could! My stand blueprints were put...

I'm having issues with a DIY sump build on my AIO tank and I'm not sure if it's a non-fixable issue or just something that needs more time and patience. As my tank is in a corner pictures of the back are hard to get, so I hope this MS Paint masterpiece is clear enough. (not to scale, and...

Hi everyone, wanted to share my sump painting project. I apologize in advance for the long description. Feel free to avoid the whole story and jump to conclusions with the pictures . STORY: Few months ago I got a used Aqueon ProFlex Sump for about $50, as you’ll see in the pictures, the sump is...

Quick and to the point I used this silicon to secure my baffles. https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-10-oz-Silicone-Cartridge-GE-55/202038071 But now I'm doubting my choice and wanted either the ok that it's good or someone to tell me it's wrong. Doesnt have anything in its specs about anti mildew or...

The build started unexpectedly when I was able to get a 180 gallon tank locally being sold by another reefer. I have been building it slowly. Here's the progress so far, but there's a lot of work that still remains. Current Tanks: 80 gallon Deep Blue 50 gallon Low Boy The plan is to set up...

So i seen a few threads of members showing off their tanks and i enjoyed it very much! So know i want to share my build with everyone so i go and start digging up videos and pictures and wow i have so much documented i really dont know where to begin and i feel like i have too many pictures and...

First of all - this is a low cost budget build - the Fluval Profile 1000 was used previously as a freshwater tank with discus. Instead of buying a new tank, I will re-use my custom stand and adapt it for the Fluval Profile 1000. Other than the tank and spare parts from Fluval - this is all DIY...

So I have a custom 280 gallon tank being built (Dims 72x30x30). https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/trickman2s-280-gallon-upgrade.369124/#post-4550738 My current sump from my 90 gallon is going to be upgraded. I have looked at trigger systems Triton 44, icecap 48xl. The tank manufacturer is...

Hello, I'm going to be taking a 40g and making it my main display tank effectively doubling the size of my current display tank. To save money and ensure quality I'm going to be building a custom stand, equipment box, PVC overflow/return, and turning my current 20g tall display into a custom...

I'm looking to turn my 20L into a temporary sump w/refugium for my 110 gallon. ( I plan on upgrading). I'm confused on how I should position the baffles, what materials to make the baffles out of and how talls should the baffles be? if anyone can post examples of theirs i'd truly appreciate it.

So I've been "aquariuming" for awhile however, I did not gain good experience due to rash teenage decisions and mostly blew my money on equipment/fish I didn't know how to use/care for. Now after college I'm back and have the money/patience to do it right. ANYWAYS I have a 55g display tank and...

Hello reefers, This is my first attempt to create a nano reef and I am doing everything by my own. This is going to be a a 50g system (total, including sump). I have just finished the DT. Later I planned not to drill the tank or use any Overflow so adding a thin barrier with an opening which...

Ok so I came across an old aquapod 12 gallon aio and I thought hey why don't I use this as a sump with a huge refugium since the glass is scratched horribly and I don't forsee myself buffing it out and setting it up. So my question is what kind of return pump can i use that will fit in the back...