finally built a sump

ironworker · Jun 10, 2012

i finally built a sump for my 30 long and ditched the canister filter. i found intsructions on youtube for a diy overflow made from pvc. so i made it and tested in a 5 gal bucket and it seemed to work. not only did it work perfectly, but i used krylon fusion to paint in a purplish color to kinda blend in with the coralline.
i used a ten gal tank and a pump i had on my aquac skimmer. total cost maybe 30 in all. i have pics but upload fails for some reason

gmoney243 · Jun 10, 2012

I used a pvc overflow on my previous tank worked flawless. More reliable than a cpr overflow as those can fail. I moved my tank across the room and never had to re-start the syphon

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slugwall · Jun 10, 2012

Wish you had some pics and what was the link to the DIY?

BarbH · Jun 10, 2012

slugwall said:
Wish you had some pics and what was the link to the DIY?

This thread has a link to the youtube video for the overflow https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/do-yourself-diy/88164-my-solution-non-drilled-tanks.html

That is great ironworker, I am thinking about doing the same thing for my 72 bf. Just need to figure out what size sump I will be able to get to fit under my stand.

ironworker · Jun 10, 2012

also you can go to youtube amd search diy overflow.

slugwall · Jun 10, 2012

I've seen this design before, thank you... Just curious which one you chose.

islander84 · Jun 10, 2012

:bathbaby::clap2:

ironworker · Jun 10, 2012

here is the youtube link. the only difference is i put cap on the overflow and cut slits into it that will keep fish and large things out.
HOW TO: DIY Overflow - YouTube

gmoney243 · Jun 10, 2012

What I did on mine was use a T so water can come from both sides and not straight from top. This stops sucking noise. The holes I covered with plastic gutter guard and zip tied it on. Pvc was painted black to match background and gutter guard. It looked very nice almost professional even lol.

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