10 gallon custom sump

[eriel88]

all i can fit under my 20 is a 10 gallon sump. is it worth setting one up? how much flow (gph) would i need going into the sump and how do i figure how strong of a pump i need? also does anyone know of anone has ever used a power filter as a means of getting water to the sump? any ideas would be appreciated on sump design. thanks.

[Wiskey]

You need to drill the tank or have an overflow to get water down.

My 15G has a 10G sump, you can click the link in my sig to see the pics of the build.

It is definitally worth it! I move about 200 GPH through mine, which is a bit too much for such a small tank I think,... you would be fine with 100-200.

Whiskey

[tabwyo]

Heck my 70 is runing through a 10g sump. Soon to be ugraded to a super dooper 15g sump dubed "the fragfugium". Any volume addition is worth it and it's a place to keep unsightly equip out of the main display.

[tabwyo]

BTW I run at least 400gpm through mine with not problem.

[Tim224DT]

I made a 10 gallon custom sump for my 29 gallon when ever i get around to building a stand for it and drilling it and making a canopy.

But yes a 10 gallon sump isnt bad.


Tim

[reefermike1]

sumps are great for getting equpment out of the display, but there are negative sides too. like noise, and the flooding possibility. i had no choice with mine i needed a sump if i wanted to run a skimmer(eurobracing), but if i could have i probably would have done without it