Reef Tank D.I.Y. Sump part 1

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Part 1 of a video showing you how you can build a sump for your marine aquarium including how to drill aquarium glass.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• reef
• tank
• coral
• frag
• aquarium
• fish
• saltwater
• marine
• glass
• drill
• sump
• DIY

[lacrymist1976]

Im a freshwater enthusiast looking to maybe convert. The one thing I never understood about sumps or wet/dry is what happens if the power goes out and your pump dosnt work? Wouldn't your entire tank drain out onto the floor?

[LimpitsReef]

@lacrymist1976

Only the amount of water in the overflow and return plumbing will drain into the sump in the event of a power failure. As long as your sump has enough capacity for that there will not be an overflow.

[CardinalFilefish]

Okay, say i was making a "sump" but more of a resevoir to increase water volume. Would i use submersible pumps that have equal gph to bring water from tank, and water to tank?

[LimpitsReef]

@CardinalFilefish

Only one pump is used, a return pump.

Check out my other video on the subject Reef Tank Overflow Styles

[BeckMBSC]

@LimpitsReef Is a refugium necessary? Thanks

~BeckMBSC

[LimpitsReef]

@BeckMBSC

Its not a necessity but it will provide waste breakdown and a constant food source for the tank by allowing pods to multiply unbothered.

[LimpitsReef]

@randy12368

The bubbles if picked up by the return pump will make their way into the display tank and most people find that micro bubbles in the display are unsightly. Also, if you have corals in the tank the micro bubbles can irritate some species.

[LimpitsReef]

@sshhaammiiiiiiiiii

Oh, thats something I have never dealt with. I would highly recommend doing some research on the topic instead of just trying something and finding out it does not work. Sorry that I cannot be of much help with your question. Good luck with your build.

[randy12368]

what is the difference wether or not one gets micro bubbles?

[sshhaammiiiiiiiiii]

hey bro i need some help... i'm putting glass in front of a cement tank, i have no idea how to do that, how can i stick glass with cement? should i put the glass in a steel frame & then stick the frame in the cement or should i use some kinda glue? & then how can i seal the joints to make it waterproof? i'm do confused, can u help me with that? or give me some links about it plz?