Multi Tank Sump Systems

[dean9922]

thanks BCOrchidguy......just getting into the whole sump thing and want to make sure I do it right.......there is ton's of info on the sites but a lot are not specific......thanks for responding
dean

[mark]

also should take into account the amount of water that might back flow from the displays in the event of a power outage, maintenance, etc when sizing your sump.

[dean9922]

thanks Mark.....that is the problem....i know nothing about this stuff...pump size, PVC size etc etc...lol
I need "lots" of advise....

[dean9922]

One more question...is it better to just run a sump system on maybe just 2 tanks instead of 5. Just a thought.....would prefer to incorporate the 5 tanks....

[zum14]

Just remember, the only problem with having a sump for all of your tanks is that if there is a sickness in one tank, all tanks will be pumped with the same water. The upside is more water volume for the entire system makes it more stable. Only one filter to clean for all tanks, water changes are from one area. Its a tough call. Ill be running 3 or 4 tanks on one "sump" but will also have a seperate system for quarantine or hospital.

[dean9922]

agreed zum14.....i would be using another 33 gallon for a isolation tank....have you done your tanks yet, and if so, what size of PVC and pump did you use....

[zum14]

Originally Posted by dean9922

agreed zum14.....i would be using another 33 gallon for a isolation tank....have you done your tanks yet, and if so, what size of PVC and pump did you use....

No not yet, im still a ways away from building anything, im still in planning. Basically figure out what kind of water turnover rate you want in your tank example- 50 gal tank, want 5 times an hr? get a pump that does 250-300gph then just figure out which pvc will handle your pump rates. Always sway to the larger side with the pipe for safety though. Check out the tank builds, theres a lot of guys with some neat sump setups on here.