Seamless Sump
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Maybe a bit more info would help. Are you talking about a brand name sump? Do you have a link to an ad or a company website?
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https://www.customaquariums.com/aquarium-accessories/seamless-sumps.html
I have no experience with them, just sharing a link for discussion.
I have no experience with them, just sharing a link for discussion.
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I'm also very interested to hear anyone's experience with this sump. Anyone?
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I'm also very interested to hear anyone's experience with this sump. Anyone?
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I have this sump, but I don't know if I am the best person to ask since I won't be using it as it was designed. I have the 4 port filter sock chamber, a baffle tub and two reservoir tubs.
I will say the modules are very durable and there is a lot of flexibility in the way you can drill and connect them. I have them setup in a row at countertop height in my basement which is nice to work on them, the glass top lids they come with cut down on evaporation.
I am not so hot about the flow mine could handle "out of the box". The most I seem to be able to get through a series of them with the 1.5" bulkheads mine came with is 600gph. As it was designed, mine is supposed to have flow for 1200gph split between a reservoir for the skimmer and then everything else, but I would rather not split the flow, I'd like it all go through each chamber in sequence.
So in the next couple weeks I have some 3" bulkheads coming that I intend to replace the 1.5" bulkheads with, and that should give me plenty of flow to handle my target of around 1200gph. I will probably add some pics and details in my build thread when I get around to that.
I will say the modules are very durable and there is a lot of flexibility in the way you can drill and connect them. I have them setup in a row at countertop height in my basement which is nice to work on them, the glass top lids they come with cut down on evaporation.
I am not so hot about the flow mine could handle "out of the box". The most I seem to be able to get through a series of them with the 1.5" bulkheads mine came with is 600gph. As it was designed, mine is supposed to have flow for 1200gph split between a reservoir for the skimmer and then everything else, but I would rather not split the flow, I'd like it all go through each chamber in sequence.
So in the next couple weeks I have some 3" bulkheads coming that I intend to replace the 1.5" bulkheads with, and that should give me plenty of flow to handle my target of around 1200gph. I will probably add some pics and details in my build thread when I get around to that.
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Jvbeattie
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Reviving this thread as I am starting a new build, considering a seamless sump and also curious on others experience. One thing I noticed which may be a dealbreaker is the "ideal operating volume" and "max volume" on these is not much different (about 5-12 gallons depending on model). This would mean I'd likely need to put in check valves in my overflow and return lines since the sump likely won't accomodate the water coming from tank in an outage/return pump failure, etc.. Has anyone been using this since this thread was last updated, and would you do a seamless again?
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