Josh1984 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Hi all I am building a new tank 1000 ltr how would I go about building a sump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Physically building it, or designing it? Have a look on monsterfishkeepers.com at the Setup&Filtration and DIY Filters forums, and UaruJoeys site DIY Fish Keepers also has a lot of good information. You'll need to work out what sort of media you want, what you'll use for mechanical filtration, flow rate/turn-over, drain size and configuration, etc etc. If you do the research, once you're familiar with the concepts involved you'll be able to design something that is suited to your set up and the fish you keep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1984 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Building myself with help of glaiser will b an African chiclid tank will check out sides u have recommended some pics would b aewsume if anyone has any for a general idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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blueether Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Sites It's a great function Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Simplest option would be an appropriately sized old aquarium, a couple of filter socks, submerged media like ceramic rings or pond matrix in laundry bags, and no baffles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1984 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 How clear would the water be if I went this way? I like to only do things once would this be sufficient ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 If you have the right number/size filter socks and keep them cleaned regularly so they don't overflow, and have suitable turn over for the tank size, you should be able to have very clear water. 100 micron socks are finer than most other typical mechanical filtration options (wool, foam, etc) and have the advantage that they can't be bypassed unless they overflow. http://www.particlesolutionz.co.nz is wher you get them, you want the polypropolene needlefelt ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1984 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Thanks how much was the heating on ya 1400ltr tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Not all that much as it was in a well insulated room with a bunch of other tanks. The 2000L has five 300W heaters, but doesn't lose much heat as I keep the room at 22C with a heat pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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