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Old 02-18-2004, 03:50 AM
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Is there any real design you have to follow for building a sump or can you just use a fish tank or a big rubbermaid tote container from say Home Depot?
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you can use any container, but you will likely want a baffle system to eliminate air bubbles from travelling back to the tank.
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What do you mean "baffle system"?
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What do you mean "baffle system"?
Just a series of baffles in the sump that the water goes under and over to dissapate the bubbles.
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you can use any container, but you will likely want a baffle system to eliminate air bubbles from travelling back to the tank.
Why are bubbles an issue? Just unsightly or some other problem
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Unsightly and reputed to bother coral polyps. They will also cause a greater amount of salt spray on the lighting.
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