Tank to Sump Plumbing, Return pump, Flow rate

[Lance]

Silicone the bulkhead and hand tighten only. Nice and firm without really reefing on it; you don't want to crack the bulkhead or the glass. When you're plumbing the drain line, be sure to put a gate valve on the line so that you can regulate the amount of water coming from the overflow. Also a good idea to plumb unions wherever you may need to remove something at a later time (pump for example) The flow through the sump can be quite slow so a large pump is not needed. Try to match one fairly closely to the overflow drain rate. This is where the gate valves come in. You can regulate the flow exactly. Hope this helps.

[Lance]

Oh, I forgot to address your question regarding plugging the drain line and adding a sump later. IMO get your sump plumbed and everything finished before you start the tank up. With my first tank I added the sump months after the DT was running and believe me it is much easier to do the complete job from the beginning.
Oh and welcome back young feller!

[SeaSerpant]

Thanks Lance.
I've been trying to find a sump on sale but i can't seem to find one in my area thats not for sale with the tank or having to wait until the tank is done and i don't want to be spending 300$ on a new one!

Thanks
SeaSerpant

[Lance]

Originally Posted by SeaSerpant

Thanks Lance.
I've been trying to find a sump on sale but i can't seem to find one in my area thats not for sale with the tank or having to wait until the tank is done and i don't want to be spending 300$ on a new one!

Thanks
SeaSerpant

Ok, if that's the situation go ahead and start the tank without the sump. Keep the water level below the overflow and set up your powerheads. Do you have a skimmer?

[mark]

If noise a concern, think about drilling for 2 bulkheads for your drain then you can set up a Herbie. Might also want to drill your display for a return line, little cleaner and easier for a hood/canopy rather than going over the top.

Surprised $300 for a sump, should be able to get a used aquarium cheap (20g here or 30g here) a few few pieces of glass cut for baffles (~$20) and a bit a silicone and you're done.

[Bloodasp]

There is a 30 gal that was posted at kijiji edmonton a few mins ago for $40.
http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-pets-acc...AdIdZ207820227

[SeaSerpant]

Lance
I do not have a skimmer yet.

Mark
I got it drilled for the overflow but i can't get it drilled for a return line.

Bloodasp
Thanks for the notice!

Thanks Everyone
SeaSerpant