Sump Ideas

[sdsheeks]

I would really like to have a sump, but I just don't have the room under the stand. I measured and I can only get a 10 gallon tank under there (maybe!). I have a closet on both sides of the tank that I could use to house the sump, but then we would have 3/4" or 1/2" hoses running under the door and it would look crappy. Anyone else have this dilema and if so how did you solve it?

Dave

 

[hllywd]

Can you get there through the wall???

 

[sdsheeks]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6860651#post6860651 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hllywd
Can you get there through the wall???

The wall behind the tank goes outside. I suppose I would go outside then back in? I'm not sure how the wife would feel about that....but I did just notice that there is a built in air conditioner back there...we have central air...so.....I could go through that maybe and it would hide the hoses....

Dave

 

[Dubbin1]

Yes a 10g is the only thing that will fit. When I had my 46g I put it at an angle in a cornor and put the sump behind it. I think your best bet is to go through the wall like I did on my 75g.

 

[hllywd]

You're gonna have to figure something else out, I wouldn't go outside and back in, that will end up causing major headaches, for 1 when it's -10 outside you'll need a bigger heater...:lol:

 

[skippysmind]

Or that could act like a built in chiller if your running MH's.

 

[Dubbin1]

Well do you have a basement?

 

[bigbenji]

What about emptying out a wet-dry and using that as a sump? Some have smaller footprints but higher sides/ volumes.

 

[hllywd]

Hey that's an idea Dwayne... will your blue one fit?

 

[sdsheeks]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6861105#post6861105 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dubbin1
Well do you have a basement?

Does a crawl space count?

Dave

 

[sdsheeks]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6861151#post6861151 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bigbenji
What about emptying out a wet-dry and using that as a sump? Some have smaller footprints but higher sides/ volumes.

I have about 10" x 20" to work with......very small space.

Dave

 

[bigbenji]

You may have to go the Hang-On-Back route if its that small. If you decide to go HOB, I've got a small cpr aquafuge you can have really cheap. Its collecting dust at the moment, and John will tell you that its not worth the effort. I think that if you pack it with cheatto, it will at least help prevent an algea outbreak and provide a place for pods. The Aqua C Remora HOB skimmers are very popular also.

All that stuff on the back of the tank looks like poo, so try to find a sump if you can.

 

[selgado]

What am I getting blamed for now?

 

[MACDad]

I have a wet/dry that may work for you. It is 9.75" x 19.25" and is close to 13" at the lowest point. If you think you could get it in the stand, you could have it. Although I don't know how you would work a refugium into it.

BTW...it is dirty and needs a little work.

Fred

 

[Spuds725]

Is there room next to the stand??? You could build a table or cabinet to enclose it-- and you could potentially use the area in the stand for the return section... this would be a modular sump-- connected via bulkheads

 

[Dubbin1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6864282#post6864282 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Spuds725
Is there room next to the stand??? You could build a table or cabinet to enclose it-- and you could potentially use the area in the stand for the return section... this would be a modular sump-- connected via bulkheads

That was my idea too but it would not work in the space that he has. I think the best thing we came up with is by putting the sump in his garage and running the plumbing under the house. I have seen MANY people with sumps in there garage and they have no problems with the fumes and such. Just don't go dumping gas in the sump