DIY sump

[RMX]

do u think this sump config will work? the overflow and underflow measurement and the various compartments.

[Anthony]

can i add in my sump design?

hope u dun mind ..

maybe we can share out ideas too.

just wondering what type of media shld i use for cycle

a. wools

b. wools again ? i mean those super fine wool. ?

c. izzit gd to put in bioball? or coralchip/sand?

d. ?

e. active carbon?

f. ?

really need some guys comment abt my design and what media shld i use

thanx

[Tanzy]

Ok guys, gotto think about whether you can fit your hands into those chambers to clean the sumps sometimes or when stuff get stuck in there. Serviceability is a big issue.

RMX,

The 2" underflows will be very hard to reach into and you don't need so many passes. You'll only need one to remove bubbles produced by the skimmer just before the return pump.

[RMX]

hi tanzy, any recommendations for changes for the diy 4ft sump?

[Ian]

RMX i edited a bit sorry. What about this.

[Ian]

Sorry here is the pic

[Ian]

Hey i'm really sorry, dam sleepy man. This is the correct pic.

[RMX]

for the underflow, would it be better for it to be 1 inch??

[Phang]

for the underflow, would it be better for it to be 1 inch??

If the gap is too short, you might get water overflowing the first compartment when a large return pump is utilised......

rendering the first compartment useless.....

go a little larger 2-3 inches... jus in case you might consider a larger return pump in the future....

[RMX]

i see.. ok thanks phang