Plumbing Sump/Tank

[bhbell]

I used a combination of both personally. My drain line is all pvc while the return has about a 6in section of vinyl coming off the pump connecting to pvc the rest of the way to the bulkhead. My reason being is I've heard it can help cut down on noise and vibrations from the return pump. Right, wrong, or indifferent that's how I did mine. Plus it was also more convenient to use what adapter's came with the pump. I would post a picture of my sump setup but I have given up on photo bucket and haven't bothered to find another way.

I also like to use a piece of clear in my drain lines if I can. So I can check flow rate and obstructions. To minimize algae growth in them I put a piece of black split loom wiring covering on them then pull them off to inspect. Its easy to put back on.

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[The_jaydog]

I use both as well. I had to have a lot of bends and 90° turns in my lines. I decided to utilize both. So far so good. My setup has been leak free for about 2 years now.

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[Wiggie]

Thanks top_shelf for sharing your sump picture. I had no idea it would bring about this much discussion. Since this hobby is based a lot on each individual prefer. Thanks again for sharing your sump.

 

[top shelf]

Your very welcome and glad you enjoyed it. I hope it helped some. Finally got all my equipment loaded into it the other so it actually looks like something now.

 

[bonnie.klassen1]

I used both. This looks like a sump / stand from a sc Aquarium
50 Gallon Cube?

 

[top shelf]

Close it's a 45g, the dimensions are slightly different. I believe it's 24x20x20. Could have gotten the 50 but I liked these dimensions better.