Adding a sump

Leah · #1 11-09-2009, 12:03 PM

I would very much like to add a sump to my 95 wave tank. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will tell you what I am thinking and let me know your idea's as am nervous about getting it right.

I am thinking of using a 25 gal tank that I already have. I do not think I will be able to use anything bigger because of how the opening in the stand is. But I have an empty 33 gal so will try and see if it will fit. If it will not is a 25 going to be okay? Any suggestions? Advice.

I will probably use a CPR overflow what size would I need? If going with the 25 gal? And if I were to use the 33 gal?

I am currently using a Remora Pro skimmer but I am getting a Deltec MCE 600
and would like it in the sump would this work?

If going with the 25 gal. Should I use the 3 sheets of glass in it or is it to small. The tank is 16" inches tall and 11 3/4" wide and 31 1/2" long.
Please let me know what reccomendations you have as I really would like to get this started but could really use some advice before I attempt this.

Thanks,
Leah

argan · #2 11-09-2009, 02:14 PM

i dont know anything about the skimmer, but my friend had a 20g sump on a 180g display tank so 25g should be fine. As long as it holds what you want it to, and leaves room for the water coming down if you lose power, I say go for it.

Carmen · #3 11-09-2009, 02:31 PM

Do it Leah!!! You won't be disappointed!

Leah · #4 11-09-2009, 02:48 PM

Am I headed in the right direction? Will need a return pump..... if so which one and what size, I have no experience with sumps HELP PLEASE! Going to Kelowna and would like some idea before I go.

argan · #5 11-09-2009, 02:56 PM

look for around 2000gph for a return pump i would say

Leah · #6 11-09-2009, 02:59 PM

Thank-You Argan, any thing else I should know before I spend recklessly?