Adding Sump

RadioPlay · 07-17-2003, 12:03 PM

Whats the best way to add a sump to a 55g glass tank. Equipment includes HOT Remora skimmer w/ Mag 5 pump, canister filter returning on a seaswirl, and powerheads.

Is it even possible? What additional equipment would I need? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

RadioPlay

**kevinpo** · 07-17-2003, 01:50 PM

If the tank is not drilled then a hang-on overflow box is the the best way. I have a CPR brand I have been using for 5 years or so on my 90 gal. I have it running down to a 23 gal Rubbermaid tub. You could use a Mag 7 pump to return the water back up to the tank via the Sea Swirl.

Regards,
Kevin

Elmo18 · 07-17-2003, 02:55 PM

I agree with a hang-on overflow. The only downside with one is the increased space you need with the back side of the aquarium and your wall. So if your tank is already filled and there isnt enough space in teh back....you might have problems.

I also have used a CPR hangon on an 80 gallon about a year and half ago and with no problems. I used an Iwaki for a return pump back to the main tank.

- Elmo

RadioPlay · 07-17-2003, 04:47 PM

Thanks guys, the CPR sounds perfect. Do you have any idea what kind of room you need behind the tank. The tank is filled already so I may have a problem. Also I was looking at the CR1511 that has a 300gph flowrate, would my canister which is 350gph be able to work with that box? Which needs to be the higher flowrate. Thanks again.

RadioPlay

07-17-2003, 12:03 PM	#1
RadioPlay Tenant Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fargo Posts: 72	Adding Sump Whats the best way to add a sump to a 55g glass tank. Equipment includes HOT Remora skimmer w/ Mag 5 pump, canister filter returning on a seaswirl, and powerheads. Is it even possible? What additional equipment would I need? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! RadioPlay

07-17-2003, 01:50 PM	#2
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,452	If the tank is not drilled then a hang-on overflow box is the the best way. I have a CPR brand I have been using for 5 years or so on my 90 gal. I have it running down to a 23 gal Rubbermaid tub. You could use a Mag 7 pump to return the water back up to the tank via the Sea Swirl. Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

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07-17-2003, 02:55 PM	#3
Elmo18 Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,514	I agree with a hang-on overflow. The only downside with one is the increased space you need with the back side of the aquarium and your wall. So if your tank is already filled and there isnt enough space in teh back....you might have problems. I also have used a CPR hangon on an 80 gallon about a year and half ago and with no problems. I used an Iwaki for a return pump back to the main tank. - Elmo

07-17-2003, 04:47 PM	#4
RadioPlay Tenant Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fargo Posts: 72	Thanks guys, the CPR sounds perfect. Do you have any idea what kind of room you need behind the tank. The tank is filled already so I may have a problem. Also I was looking at the CR1511 that has a 300gph flowrate, would my canister which is 350gph be able to work with that box? Which needs to be the higher flowrate. Thanks again. RadioPlay

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