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10-19-2007, 02:10 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Rochester MN
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Converting from a canister filter to a sump
How hard is it to convert from my current mods of using a fluval canister filter (only sure for flow) to add a sump which then i can use and in sump skimmer since my prism is doing much. What all do i need to purchase? etc.
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55g 45lbs LR, 80lbs LS, 2 percula's, sixline, cherub
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10-19-2007, 03:32 PM
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Shark
Join Date: May 2006
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if your tank is not drilled you need an overflow like the CPR overflow. tubing and a rubbermaid bin. you dont need to buy a sump if you dont have the money. A rubbermaid bin will do as good for 1% of the price. The the return pump and tubing back to the tank. i am sure i missed something but that is the main stuff. dont throw the canister away you can use it occasionally for water clarification
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10-19-2007, 04:43 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Rochester MN
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Are the CPR overflows pretty reliable? i don't need a flood in my new house...
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10-19-2007, 05:25 PM
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Salty Supply TRT Sponsor
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Orlando, Florida
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you won't flood as long as you don't keep the sump level to high.
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10-19-2007, 05:35 PM
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Shark
Join Date: May 2006
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ah thats what i left out. YES you will have a flood if you do not get the aqua medic air pump. it connects to the top of the cpr overflow and continuously sucks the air out of the overflow. I had the CPR without then with the aqua medic pump. after i got the pump i never had to mess with the overflow not once. do not use it or any other hang on overfow without it. You will have a flood if you do not us eit. It is a water/sir pump.
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10-19-2007, 05:56 PM
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Carpe Noctem
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Western Colorado
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Quote:
Originally Posted by irish02bk
Are the CPR overflows pretty reliable? i don't need a flood in my new house...
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Find a used U tube over flow for $40. Lifereef is a good brand. If you have a local club around someone may have one they will give you. They are much more reliable and you won't have to take antianxiety meds while you are away from the tank wondering if it will fail like the CPRs...
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10-19-2007, 08:36 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: plainsboro, new jersey
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I agree with Hop. 
A U-tube is more reliable and does not require additional electricity to run.
Depending on how much space (and $$ to spend) that you have there are many options.
Some sumps will come with an overflow and you can buy one for $200-500 dollars depending on single or dual tubes in overflow collection box. You can also convert a wet-dry filter to a sump by removing bio balls.
Check out www.petpromenade.com , www.aquacave.com or one of the sponsor sites for prices.
HTH
Doug
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Last edited by depitch; 10-19-2007 at 08:37 PM.
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10-19-2007, 08:58 PM
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Shark
Join Date: May 2006
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or spend nothing, no offense guys, by using a large rubbermaid bin. If you ask around its more common then you think
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10-19-2007, 11:30 PM
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Gone Snorkeling...
  
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Greenville,SC
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i just built my sump out of a 20 gal long stardard tank from Petsmart... cost me $35 for the tank and another $30 for the acrylic and silicone. $48 for a used Lifereef (thanks for the correction Hop..LOL) overflow and $40 worth of PVC and related cements/parts.. so around $100 i have a sump...best investment i made for my tank besides the skimmer
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10-20-2007, 12:31 AM
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Carpe Noctem
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Western Colorado
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fat Tony
i just built my sump out of a 20 gal long stardard tank from Petsmart... cost me $35 for the tank and another $30 for the acrylic and silicone. $48 for a used CPR overflow and $40 worth of PVC and related cements/parts.. so around $100 i have a sump...best investment i made for my tank besides the skimmer
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I didn't sell you a CPR overflow. I could not have lived with myself  I sold you an old lifereef over flow 
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10-20-2007, 08:01 AM
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Gone Snorkeling...
Join Date: Aug 2007
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LOL... i had CPR on the brain from and earlier mention in the thread...LOL, i'll change that now!
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11-28-2007, 07:10 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Rochester MN
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Does anybody have any pics or know where i can find one too see how this whole setup works? Money isn't a huge pain at the moment but the cheaper the better. I just want a complete list of what all i need and waht it would cost and how to set it up... somebody has to have that...lol
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