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I was just about to post a new question regarding sumps. I'm glad I found this post. I am also new to SW. If you've read my other posts, I will soon be switching from my 15g high to a 29g or a 37g. I will probably be building my own stand and canopy. I have an extra 20g long and a 10g tank that I was planning on using as a sump for the new tank. I am aslo in the middle of my first DIY project.. a protein skimmer.

Regarding sumps can I get some explanation on how a sump works. I see from this post that a sump is place to put equipment out of sight, increase ater volume, and a place to keep addtional LR for bio-filtration. Are there any diagrams showing how a sump is constructed using a spare aquarium, showing the flow path between the display tank and the sump? I have an Aquaclear 300 HOB filter. Can I hang that on the sump tank? I guess the heater can go there too. How would I incorporate my DIY skimmer into the sump? As you can see need alot of guidance.

Thanks