Can I put a sump tank on the ground?

[djryan2000]

The comment about raising a pump makes the water beneath it stagnant silly/incorrect.

As far as worth it emptying a tank to drill it...maybe.. I have no idea whats in your tank/how much work that would involve,etc... Personally I would rather have a drilled tank vs a hob but like I said you can just about negate any bad failures with a hob so it may not be worth the effort.

How should I elevate the pump? Should I take a wire material to make a stand for it?
While I would prefer a drilled tank as well if the dangers of an HOB can negated than it seems like I'll just go with a HOB for convenience.


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[mcgyvr]

Do you need to elevate the pump?

What size is the return section of the sump? (Measure from the center of the return pump inlet to the top of the water level for the height)
What is the volume of space left in the display tank above the water line?
If the first is less than the second there is no need to elevate the pump..

 

[djryan2000]

Do you need to elevate the pump?

What size is the return section of the sump? (Measure from the center of the return pump inlet to the top of the water level for the height)
What is the volume of space left in the display tank above the water line?
If the first is less than the second there is no need to elevate the pump..

I haven't designed the sump yet. I have baffles. My plan was to drain the DT into the sump to see how high I had to make the baffles. My RT section will be as small as I can make it.. so basically barely bigger than the pump. I have an old 29 gal sitting around that I'm thinking of using, considering the kit I have on hand is for a 29 gal tank.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

The return section is where the water will change level with evaporation & where an ATO should be.
Too small & the pump can run it out of water so be careful.

 

[treesprite]

I personally would just empty the display tank and drill it. If the pump runs dry it could burn out, and then you will need to buy a new pump.

 

[djryan2000]

I personally would just empty the display tank and drill it. If the pump runs dry it could burn out, and then you will need to buy a new pump.

That's what I'm thinking about doing. Would I have to replace the sand?


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[mcgyvr]

That's what I'm thinking about doing. Would I have to replace the sand?

No you could just transfer it to another container/keep water flowing..
Same for any livestock/rock,etc... in the tank..

Of course a display tank of the size you want is so cheap you could just buy another/drill it and then transfer everything in one shot..

 

[djryan2000]

No you could just transfer it to another container/keep water flowing..

Same for any livestock/rock,etc... in the tank..



Of course a display tank of the size you want is so cheap you could just buy another/drill it and then transfer everything in one shot..

I think that's what I'll end up doing.

I wanted to use the same tank to avoid adding more silicates to the water from a new tank.. but I'm not sure the trouble is worth it.


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