I currently have a multi tank sump, a single large sump that feeds 3 tanks. Looking to swap one tank out which is only slightly above the sump that it drains to. My dilemma is the tank right now has a built in rear overflow which drains from about midway point of the tank. As it sits this drain is level with the top of the sump. See photo below.
I'm looking to replace it with a standard glass cube with standard overflow (bottom drilled). It's also a taller tank and so i want to drop it down 6 inches or possibly more to make it easier to work in.
In thinking that as long as the water line in the cube tank is higher than the water in the sump, the drain should still function? I assume possibly a little slower than normal? The plumbing would almost have to act like a "p trap" in a sink plumbing, since it would start lower than the sump water and would have to rise back up to the sump.
I realize it's not optional, but the question is, is it feasible?
I'm looking to replace it with a standard glass cube with standard overflow (bottom drilled). It's also a taller tank and so i want to drop it down 6 inches or possibly more to make it easier to work in.
In thinking that as long as the water line in the cube tank is higher than the water in the sump, the drain should still function? I assume possibly a little slower than normal? The plumbing would almost have to act like a "p trap" in a sink plumbing, since it would start lower than the sump water and would have to rise back up to the sump.
I realize it's not optional, but the question is, is it feasible?