best sump solution

Charlie97L · 08-31-2006, 10:56 AM

ok guys, i'm still slowly working on getting my 20 gallon set up.

i have some sump issues. i'm running an eheim 1232 return pump, and an asm mini as the skimmer. i've also designated a 15 gallon for my sump... that's the problem.

the asm mini recommends being run in 6"-8" of water. i compromised and did 7". my problem is, once i have the skimmer in there, and the baffles the return area is very small. that means topping off is going to be required constantly, and i'm not a fan of ATO systems.

i'm looking at getting a custom acrylic sump made, but i'd really like to just stick with my current setup... what would you guys recommend? i guess i could get a hob skimmer and put it on the side of the sump, and just get ne baffles. any ideas?

sasquatch · 08-31-2006, 09:57 PM

Hey Charlie, just googled your skimmer, looks very nice hows it work??? first thing that came to mind was drilling the sump and feeding it from outside? is it watertight?

Charlie97L · 08-31-2006, 10:58 PM

well, that would work, but it would be a pita... i'm sure it's been done... but yeah, it would be a pain.

it is nice, i love the asm's... i havae a g2 on my 58.

08-31-2006, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	best sump solution ok guys, i'm still slowly working on getting my 20 gallon set up. i have some sump issues. i'm running an eheim 1232 return pump, and an asm mini as the skimmer. i've also designated a 15 gallon for my sump... that's the problem. the asm mini recommends being run in 6"-8" of water. i compromised and did 7". my problem is, once i have the skimmer in there, and the baffles the return area is very small. that means topping off is going to be required constantly, and i'm not a fan of ATO systems. i'm looking at getting a custom acrylic sump made, but i'd really like to just stick with my current setup... what would you guys recommend? i guess i could get a hob skimmer and put it on the side of the sump, and just get ne baffles. any ideas? __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

08-31-2006, 09:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: best sump solution Hey Charlie, just googled your skimmer, looks very nice hows it work??? first thing that came to mind was drilling the sump and feeding it from outside? is it watertight?

08-31-2006, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: best sump solution well, that would work, but it would be a pita... i'm sure it's been done... but yeah, it would be a pain. it is nice, i love the asm's... i havae a g2 on my 58. __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

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