Help, I need to know how to make 2 10 gal tanks into sump/refugium

[philolsen]

I need some help making 2 10 gallon tanks into sump 1 for refugium, I especially need help with the plumbing. It is for a 55 gallon display.
Thanks

[wozza]

i think after you buy all the plumbing needed to plumb them to gether it would be cheaper just to buy 1, 20 or 30 gal tank. JMO

cheers james

[dragonladylea]

You must have the same stand I had with mine, I finally just got a metal stand and asked the Hubby to build me a false front for it.

[philolsen]

I have a metal stand for the 10 gal tanks, it is next to the display

[Randy1]

Melevsreef.com | Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums

[The R/C Man]

I am not sure if the end cost would validate this or not but here it goes. With both tanks drilled you can use a bulkhead as a mounting point. The seal will need be installed inbetween the two panes of the tanks (coated with silcone rtv for a good seal). However I am not sure if they can be positioned that close together with the frames around the tanks. Maybe added a piece of wood under the first tank to elevate it enough to clear the frame. If not you can use 2 bulkheads with a small piece of flex PVC inbetween as the (bridge). Another option is to build an acrylic sump..... The latter is my choice..