20g sump build

[mrwizard421]

Hi everyone I've been wanting to build a sump for sometime now, hiding the undesirable look of mechanicals like heaters wires my hang on cpr bak-pak etc.. I have a glass undrilled 55g i bought cheap so i started researching sumps and other ideas like canister filters, but still i like to do it myself. So i decided the sump but now i need to simplify it the best i can for my family to learn and help with.. Well enough blabbering this is what I've come up with.

 

[Ronnell]

This is my setup on my 20g long
Left to right
Drain/fill/skimmer, filter socks, fuge, return

 

[don_chuwish]

Do I understand this right? You're going to skim the water first, then have it pass through the socks?

 

[Ronnell]

Yes or put skimmer in fuge

 

[don_chuwish]

Hmn, I'm no expert but I've always seen filter socks first, then skimmer.

 

[mrwizard421]

 

[mrwizard421]

I definetly recommend the sock right after the drain.. Your pumps will last longer without any material bigger than whatever micron you're using

 

[Ronnell]

Here is my update on my 20g. I know that I gotta remove the sand (flow to strong) 2) do I need 2 raise up my sock holder the water lvl 2 high i think. 3) How do I get more (higher water lvl n the return?

left to right
Drain & skimmer 2) filter socks 3) fuge minus sand 4) return.