need help turning 30 gallon into a sump

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  1. paintball7

    paintball7 Feather Duster

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    Hey everyone i have a 75 gallon reef tank and was looking to turn my old biocube that i dont use into a sump for the 75.


    can anyone help me step by step with what i will need as far as supplies to do all this and what will i need put in the sump?

    just keep in mind i have never done a sump before so im really gonna need some help
     
    paintball7, Nov 4, 2008
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  2. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    For a sump, you really don't need anything but the overflow box, some 1" PVC from the OF to the sump and maybe some 3/4" PVC and tubing back to the DT. The skimmer, heater and return pump will sit in the sump. As for the overflow box, I would get something that drains 800GPH and match it with a Mag 9.5 return with a ball valve attached just in case it's a bit much.
     
    PharmrJohn, Nov 4, 2008
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