Sump question
- Thread starter cristhiam
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. What size would it be good for a 125? and what kind of overflow would I need. The tank is not drilled and it's running, also how many GPS pump. Thanks
sytanek
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I actually thought about this, since I was going to get a 125 and thought that perhaps 2 seperate 30 gallon setups would be awesome.
Basically buy 2 of everything, 2 30 gallon sumps, 2 protein skimmers, 2 return pumps. May be overkill, but thats probably what I'm going to do for the 210 when I finally buy it.
I dunno, sounds like a good idea to me...lol If one pump dies, you still have filtration going on.
Basically buy 2 of everything, 2 30 gallon sumps, 2 protein skimmers, 2 return pumps. May be overkill, but thats probably what I'm going to do for the 210 when I finally buy it.
I dunno, sounds like a good idea to me...lol If one pump dies, you still have filtration going on.
I bought 2 1500 gph overflow boxes from MarineDepot.com. They work perfect. I love them, there not to loud either. For my sump I bought a used 55 gal tank and had it drilled at Sea In The City. For setting up the baffles Im just copying Sea In The Citys sumps. There simple and easy to do, plus they dont mind if you look at theres for ideas. For as what size sump to go with is go as big as you can. The more water volume the better.
Yes the CPR is what I bought. They used to have different sizes though. Go to Auqucave.com and they have the different sizes. I think a little cheaper also. I bought 2 of the CPR CS150 and i also bought the aqua lifter pump. That is a must have. Its totaly worth the 10 bucks.
The pump im using is a Pan World 250PS. I have a 150 and its not doing what I want. I need more water flow. Its rated at 1900 gph but with the 6ft of head and all the plumbing im guessing somewhere around 1300 gph.
The pump im using is a Pan World 250PS. I have a 150 and its not doing what I want. I need more water flow. Its rated at 1900 gph but with the 6ft of head and all the plumbing im guessing somewhere around 1300 gph.
InLimbo87
New member
I personally wouldn't use a cpr style overflow. They are not as efficient in restarting siphon as a u-tube style overflow is.
I would definitely look into getting a u-tube overflow. I know that lifereef makes some really nice ones but they are pretty expensive. They are all the same general design, though.
I would definitely look into getting a u-tube overflow. I know that lifereef makes some really nice ones but they are pretty expensive. They are all the same general design, though.
Me No Nemo
Premium Member
If you do use the CPR, like lusenut said, make sure you have an Aqualifter to keep the siphon going. Inexpensive and works great.
Really you would rather use a U tube over flow. I had 1 of those and hated it, I couldnt wait to get rid of it. I didnt even sell it I gave it away. lol The CPR is a not a good over flow without the Aqualifter. It is a must. Since I got it I have had no problems with it at all. I have gone a month and I havent had to touch it yet. It works amazing.
