Sump questions

[j91carlson]

I have a 40 gal tank with a hang on the back filter and I am looking to upgrade to a sump. I have a spare 10 gal tank and found the parts to build a custom sump. Will that be sufficient for my tank or do I need something bigger?

 

[Crabs McJones]

I have a 40 gal tank with a hang on the back filter and I am looking to upgrade to a sump. I have a spare 10 gal tank and found the parts to build a custom sump. Will that be sufficient for my tank or do I need something bigger?

Depended on your equipment size you could :) A 20 long would be ideal. Those 10 gallon tanks just don't seem to be long enough lol

 

[cracker]

That's what was gonna say Do You have room for a 20 long under the stand?

 

[j91carlson]

That's what was gonna say Do You have room for a 20 long under the stand?

Unfortunately I don’t have room under the stand for a 20 long

 

[tthouston]

Better than nothing, the dimension of 10g tank is 20" L x 10" W x 12" H. You can divide by 2 compartments, one for skimmer, heater, and other pump for creator if needed, another compartment for pump return. Compartment for pump return, you only need 6" to 8" long, so skimmer compartment should have plenty of room 12" to 14" for you to choose the skimmer side.

 

[tthouston]

Don't forget you need one inch in the middle of those compartments to trap all the micro bubbles.