Lets see some sumps

[Be102]

I am in the process of creating a sump out of a 40 breeder, I was interested in what some sumps looked like. If you have any cool modifications, they earn bonus points

Im think about having a section for return pipes that overflows into a filter sock, section for protein skimmer, section for refugium and one for the return pump. I am thinking of putting rubble rock into the section that gets the water from the tank itself. I am in the process of attempting to draw one now.

 

[Va_Reef]

Im in the process of making my 40 breeder sump too, but I can tell you 4 section will be hard to manage. A refugium really doesn't do anything at the size/scale most hobbyists do them at (you need about the same volume as the tank to be a true refugium and see the benefits from it) however its still cool to have and i plan on having a small one in my sump just to house my mantis.

 

[Be102]

Im in the process of making my 40 breeder sump too, but I can tell you 4 section will be hard to manage. A refugium really doesn't do anything at the size/scale most hobbyists do them at (you need about the same volume as the tank to be a true refugium and see the benefits from it) however its still cool to have and i plan on having a small one in my sump just to house my mantis.

Mantis shrimp?! That'd be so cool! I guess ultimately Im not really sure what I want to do with it exactly. Maybe a deep sand bed with worm sand macro algae and pods some live rock.. not really sure either. If you are talking about a mantis shrimp, are you worried he will break the glass?

 

[Va_Reef]

I'd say breaking the glass is a very misunderstood idea about mantis shrimps.

The only reason they attack the glass is from people instigating it, imo. They're too smart to intentionally break the glass.

 

[Be102]

I'd say breaking the glass is a very misunderstood idea about mantis shrimps.

The only reason they attack the glass is from people instigating it, imo. They're too smart to intentionally break the glass.

Im sorry I am not really familiar with them, other than reading up on them slightly after lfs visit. Thats really cool though.

 

[Va_Reef]

If you have the resources to house one, I'd highly recommend it. Probably one of the smartest pets I've had, short of a dog.

 

[hybridazn]

My 40b sump on my 180

 

[Be102]

If you have the resources to house one, I'd highly recommend it. Probably one of the smartest pets I've had, short of a dog.

Well we do have a lot in common with a new sump.. Possibly How does one even transport it from an lfs?!?

 

[Be102]

My 40b sump on my 180

Looks great! Love the green. *goes to build thread*

 

[hybridazn]

Looks great! Love the green. *goes to build thread*

Thanks! It's a long one haha

 

[Betty1964]

My sump is 240 gallons. Water leaves the center section (about 80 gallons) through the wall to the display tank via a Vorteck L1. On one end, water comes into a refugium ( about 80 gallons) and flows over a baffle to the return section. On the other end (also about 80 gallons), I have four filter socks, a protein skimmer and a drain for water changes. This flows through a double baffle to the center section. The protein skimmer cup is drilled with a 1/4" tubing so it drains into a gallon jug on the floor.

Right now, the sump is running in a recirculation mode as our large display tank cracked. The replacement should be arriving around the twentieth. Then we will have a 265 gallon display with a 240 sump.

 

[fernalfer]

 

[Be102]

My sump is 240 gallons. Water leaves the center section (about 80 gallons) through the wall to the display tank via a Vorteck L1. On one end, water comes into a refugium ( about 80 gallons) and flows over a baffle to the return section. On the other end (also about 80 gallons), I have four filter socks, a protein skimmer and a drain for water changes. This flows through a double baffle to the center section. The protein skimmer cup is drilled with a 1/4" tubing so it drains into a gallon jug on the floor.

Right now, the sump is running in a recirculation mode as our large display tank cracked. The replacement should be arriving around the twentieth. Then we will have a 265 gallon display with a 240 sump.

Would love some pictures!

 

[Reefnewb]

My 40b sump on my 180

Thats so nice! any problems with corrosion when keeping the electronics that close to the sump?

 

[Darrick Dutcher]

75 gallon sump packed with live rock and an 80 gallon frag tank in the basement. A few bells and whistles but not near as fancy as some others.

 

[Be102]

I have a question that might be really silly.. But so for example, say you don't want water to continue to flow from the overflow into your tank, is there a way to stop this? I guess Im usually pictures valves on both pipes.. but I am probably wrong. Nice design either way!

 

[Darrick Dutcher]

My 40b sump on my 180

It blows my mind this is a real sump. I'm very impressed. I need to work on cleaning as much as you do. Any tips? haha

 

[lion king]

It's a 55g with a huge refugium section. I split the filter socks so I could put the skimmer pump in between the socks, by doing so I saved a few inches for the refugium. Don't know if everyone does it, but I ran pvc downpipes into the filter socks pass the water line; its dead silent.

 

[Be102]

It's a 55g with a huge refugium section. I split the filter socks so I could put the skimmer pump in between the socks, by doing so I saved a few inches for the refugium. Don't know if everyone does it, but I ran pvc downpipes into the filter socks pass the water line; its dead silent.

Really cool! I was curious if a protein skimmer really needs a different section from the socks.. guess this answers that!

 

[hybridazn]

Thats so nice! any problems with corrosion when keeping the electronics that close to the sump?

Thanks! A lot of time and effort went into the sump, I'm pretty happy with it.

No corrosion at all! What helps out a lot is the open design of the stand I believe. Air is constantly moving thru out.

It blows my mind this is a real sump. I'm very impressed. I need to work on cleaning as much as you do. Any tips? haha

I clean it quite often, at least once every couple weeks. It's pretty easy to keep up with once you figure out a routine.