Mikeeal
Community Member
I will always recommend a sump, always. The surface skimming and hidden equipment makes it a no brainer IMO. However, sometimes that's not an option. That was the case with this 125 I set up. The stand wouldn't accommodate one and I didn't want to build one, maybe I'm getting old. I did all the research I could on HOB options and none of them appealed to me so I decided to build one.
Honestly I just wanted to prove out this concept to myself and see how it worked. I've been pleasantly surprised with how well it works.
Supplies:
6" clear acrylic tube from Home Depot (online only)
6" collection cup from eBay
(2) magnet cleaners from eBay
Epoxy stick
4" wooden air diffusers
When the parts showed up I was thrilled that the cup fit perfectly in the tube cause I wasn't sure how I'd accomplish that part. I'm pushing four diffusers with an AP300. I epoxied the two magnet cleaners to the body so I can adjust the height, controlling skimmate. Yes I'm giving up some real estate in the tank but I'm not complaining.
Honestly I just wanted to prove out this concept to myself and see how it worked. I've been pleasantly surprised with how well it works.
Supplies:
6" clear acrylic tube from Home Depot (online only)
6" collection cup from eBay
(2) magnet cleaners from eBay
Epoxy stick
4" wooden air diffusers
When the parts showed up I was thrilled that the cup fit perfectly in the tube cause I wasn't sure how I'd accomplish that part. I'm pushing four diffusers with an AP300. I epoxied the two magnet cleaners to the body so I can adjust the height, controlling skimmate. Yes I'm giving up some real estate in the tank but I'm not complaining.
