My tank is moving to a new location and it is going to be against the wall to the back of my house. On the other side is a covered patio and screened in pool. Does anyone run a sump outside like this? I've seen them in garages. There's room right there to build a little enclosure, small closet to house all my water change stuff. And if I could get my sump and pump etc. out there that would be great for ease of maintenance and noise. So my only concern is the heat. Any one doing this?
Sump outside?
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nathan1986
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You could also pick up one of those small plastic utility sheds (the tall thin ones for shovels/rakes and what not) and put your sump in there. That way itd blend in with your patio a little better. Just an idea
Cool Manny. From what I've been reading today with people keeping sumps,fuge,reactors etc in garages with little issue. I think just like you said. I'll build a closet out there and use fan and ventilation and see how it goes. The closet won't be huge but I think I can fit all my equipment and water change stuff in it.
Webmanny
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I like this idea too. Maybe something like this, but a bit bigger.
Don't forget to share your completed project.
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TampaSnooker
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Insulate it well, but make sure the sump and tank can breathe. 3/4" styro sheets should glue on easily. Maybe run the skimmer's air intake from inside the house, where temp is regulated and there is better air exchange. You might make an argument about higher CO2 levels in the house but I don't think it'll be a factor.
Webmanny
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This is an excellent idea.
I found this one at Lowes and it is very cheap. I may use this myself for the new build.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_15355-46086-389697___?productId=3365568&pl=1&Ntt=styrofoam+sheets#img
