can someone please explain to me about sumps???

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  1. crystal

    crystal Skunk Shrimp

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    do i need on for a 40 gallon marine tank?

    what do they do?

    what one do i get?

    how do i set it up?

    what do they connect to?
     
    crystal, Feb 24, 2010
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  2. ReefWizard

    ReefWizard Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Read this article first and most of your questions are answered. Melevsreef.com - What is a Sump?
     
    ReefWizard, Feb 24, 2010
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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  4. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    you can do a keyword/forum search "sump wet/dry" for more info..


    ---------------------------
    | |OFB| |
    | display tank |
    | |
    | |
    ---------------------------

    ----------------
    | BB SK RP |
    | wet/dry-sump|
    ----------------


    OFB = overflow box
    RP = return pump
    SK = skimmer
    BB= bioballs

    like my drawing :)
     
    Night-Rida, Feb 24, 2010
    Night-Rida, Feb 24, 2010
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