DIY Sump

thompson2224

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I am going to be using a 20 gallon tank for the sump, so my question is do I need to have baffles in the sump? Our is it okay to just have the 20 gallon tank and put all the piping leading to it and back to the tank. What do you use for baffles?
 
I have 2 75 gal sumps that i put together with plywood and i have connected them with two 2" bulk heads and i have no baffles what so ever... Water gets dumped in left side sump water travels through 2" bulkheads and by the time it gets to the other side of the sump its has no bubbles.....works great
 
Most people i would say put baffles in, to help separate filter media (algae or live rock/what have you) or filter devices such as skimmers, also it helps cut down on bubbles going back into the tank via the pump.
 
Okay. I will put in two baffles probably. I was thinking to use glass for it and secure it with silicone. I heard silicone 1 is good for this but how long do I need to let it cure before it is tank safe? What else works better or as good as glass?
 
Also I just posted a YouTube video on how to build a sump using a stock 20 gal tank. Search "Markablevideos dyi sump"
 
Oif you want cheap or discounted plexi. Go to a place ( lowes, home depo ) that cut plexi and buy cut offs. They always hevely discount the cutoffs. I got $175 werth oh plexi fo $48.00
 
Using GE Silicone I - Windows and Doors. Let it cure for at least a week, then let it water leech for 1-2 days to ensure its 100% fish friendly.

Water leeching is the process of filling it all the way up and letting any toxics leech into that water then dump the water (just tap water) and wash down the insides with soap and water.

I do this with any questionable parts ie painted fittings, rods, etc.
 
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