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DIY Sump and overflow Part 3

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Uploaded by on Feb 7, 2009

This is a DIY overflow and sump I made for about $50-$60 using a 10 gallon tank, specimen boxes and silicone tubing.

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  • instead of limiting your return pump witch is already to small to begin with just make a bigger drain go to 1 inch

  • Problem I was having is the 2 tubes in the overflow box. They were both working at about 40%. Now I just have 1 and its always filled with water coming from the tank. No need to regulator on the return now. If anything, I may need a higher GPH pump. No biggie though.

  • what are you using for your return pump?

  • Just threw the box out so im not sure of the brand.

  • what kiind of equipment are u using for sump dude?

  • All I used for the sump was a 10 gallon tank I had laying around. As I said in the video I picked up a plastic container from Target to place my rock rubble in. Thing of upgrading to a 20 for the sump though.

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  • that twisty tie might get rusty after a while!

  • so much for a surface skimmer...

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  • Careful with those twisty ties... They have metal inside them usually

  • get some clamps for those barbed fittings

  • always use nylon, glass, acrylic, or something along those lines that will not corrode...especially with saltwater applications.

  • forget the instructions dude. research overflow and sump operation and design your own plan for your specific use.

  • I like the clear tubing from HD better, as you can see the water/air flow.

  • eat something already, you're making me hungry...

  • Very smart i like.

  • lol dude your always hungry!! so far so good

  • hey were did u get the instructions to this? i want to make a sump even if i dont start a salt water tank

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