Sump vs. wet/dry - Page 2

lcstorc · 04-18-2007, 02:18 PM

Take a look as some of the plans and then ask questions on what you see. Really a sump is just an empty tank with baffles and equipment. Some have a section that is used as a refugium. Some do not. They pretty much all have a skimmer section and a return secion with baffles inbetween. Most use three baffles together to reduce microbubbles. You can use either glas or acrylic but it is recommended to stay with the same material. So if you get a glass tanks you should use glass baffles and adhere with 100% silicone. If you get an acrylic tank then use acrylic baffles and secure them with weldon.
Hope that helps.

rebekwl · 04-20-2007, 03:01 PM

I'll take a look and see what I can find. I think the whole concept is just too intimidating for my hubby so he'd rather have someone else do it.

Don't tell him that though!!! We'll deffinitely take a look and see what's on there!! Thanks!!

cheeks69 · 04-20-2007, 05:17 PM

Rebekah I know it can look intimidating but it really isn't, this one is mine made by Oceanic all I did was go to a glass shop and cut a small piece of glass {baffle} and silicone to seperate the pump for the return.

Raf · 04-20-2007, 08:43 PM

If you decide to go with the sump or wetdry, don't get rid of that HOB, it makes a great mech filter or chem filter, simpy place floss in there and/or carbon or phosremover, then clean it at least once a week, you will be surprised how much crap it takes out of the water....

rebekwl · 04-22-2007, 12:35 AM

Cheeks-thanks, that looks simple enough!!

Raf-my hubby actually wants to keep it on the display. I want him to out it on the QT tank because I think it's an eyesore. Looks like he might win this one knowing that keeping it can be beneficial though. Thanks!

mps9506 · 04-22-2007, 10:08 AM

I didn't even have baffles in my sump. The baffles are really there to help isolate the return pump and minimize microbubbles.

04-18-2007, 02:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Sump vs. wet/dry Take a look as some of the plans and then ask questions on what you see. Really a sump is just an empty tank with baffles and equipment. Some have a section that is used as a refugium. Some do not. They pretty much all have a skimmer section and a return secion with baffles inbetween. Most use three baffles together to reduce microbubbles. You can use either glas or acrylic but it is recommended to stay with the same material. So if you get a glass tanks you should use glass baffles and adhere with 100% silicone. If you get an acrylic tank then use acrylic baffles and secure them with weldon. Hope that helps. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

04-20-2007, 03:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Sump vs. wet/dry I'll take a look and see what I can find. I think the whole concept is just too intimidating for my hubby so he'd rather have someone else do it. Don't tell him that though!!! We'll deffinitely take a look and see what's on there!! Thanks!! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

04-20-2007, 05:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,711 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Sump vs. wet/dry Rebekah I know it can look intimidating but it really isn't, this one is mine made by Oceanic all I did was go to a glass shop and cut a small piece of glass {baffle} and silicone to seperate the pump for the return. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

04-20-2007, 08:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
Raf Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N. Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 431 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Sump vs. wet/dry If you decide to go with the sump or wetdry, don't get rid of that HOB, it makes a great mech filter or chem filter, simpy place floss in there and/or carbon or phosremover, then clean it at least once a week, you will be surprised how much crap it takes out of the water.... __________________ Our Photos: Nikon D70 w Nikkor 60mm 2.8d micro http://www.aquaticescapes.ca Check out our Malawi site: http://www.malawimayhem.com Cheers Raf & Diana

04-22-2007, 12:35 AM	#20 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Sump vs. wet/dry Cheeks-thanks, that looks simple enough!! Raf-my hubby actually wants to keep it on the display. I want him to out it on the QT tank because I think it's an eyesore. Looks like he might win this one knowing that keeping it can be beneficial though. Thanks! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

04-22-2007, 10:08 AM	#21 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,436 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Sump vs. wet/dry I didn't even have baffles in my sump. The baffles are really there to help isolate the return pump and minimize microbubbles. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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