camtang Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I am getting a 6 foot tank in the weekend. It is drilled for a sump and is currently running one. I however do not want to run the sump. How do I go about sorting out the inlet holes in the base? The tank is nearly 1000L so I do not really want to bugger it up. It has Hansen fittings on the holes for now. Can you get bungs to block it or should I look at getting a bit of 10mm glass and covering them like you would a cracked base? Or replace the base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redracer77 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 You could just cap off the Hansen fittings, then its sorted if you want to run a sump in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Is that just screwing a cap fitting onto them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Yip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 SWEEET. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 if you don't nee the holes just silicon glass over it, Plumbing can leak over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'd take advantage of it. Set up a sump. Alternatively, plumb it into your cannister filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Put a bit of thread tape on before screwing cap on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcon021 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 if you don't nee the holes just silicon glass over it, Plumbing can leak over time. I have done this before and it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 or buy a tap to suit and turn it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Are you interested is selling the sump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'd take advantage of it. Set up a sump. Alternatively, plumb it into your cannister filters. It comes with a sump, but I do not want to use it. It is leaking somewhere from the plumbing (easy enough to fix, but I can not be bothered). I am thinking about the amount of room I have and I will be able to get more tanks in my room without using the tank and sump together. Put a bit of thread tape on before screwing cap on. Was thinking the same or some silicon possibly. or buy a tap to suit and turn it off. Maybe a good idea as well. Are you interested is selling the sump? No sorry, I am going to pull it apart ans use it as a tank again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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