[I wanted to show you guys the sump I just finished building.
Due to the narrow stand, I only had 11" wide, but I didn't like being restricted. So I built a U shape sump, that is 15" wide on both ends and 10 3/4" wide in the center (because of the plywood upright brace in the rear of the stand. Total height is 16".
The water level will be 9" high on the skimmer side, and this is where I'm going to put my Aqua C EV-200. The other side will drop due to evaporation. I wanted to have as much fluid as possible to extend the amount of time until it must be topped off. So I built the refugium to be above that area.
My return pump has been ordered. A Mag 9.5. I'm going to T off the return line to feed the refugium, which will drain via the bulkhead back into my return area. If power is cut off, the refugium will stay full up to the bulkhead.
I just finished a water test of the unit, and see where I need to add additional bracing. Those are going to be added tonight. Perhaps tomorrow I'll be able to install it.
I'm going to build a temporary 2x4 frame to support the tank while I remove the front center brace from the stand, just long enough to drop in the new sump.
Later, I'm going to build a removable resevoir to fit over the until to top off for a few days at a time.
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Due to the narrow stand, I only had 11" wide, but I didn't like being restricted. So I built a U shape sump, that is 15" wide on both ends and 10 3/4" wide in the center (because of the plywood upright brace in the rear of the stand. Total height is 16".
The water level will be 9" high on the skimmer side, and this is where I'm going to put my Aqua C EV-200. The other side will drop due to evaporation. I wanted to have as much fluid as possible to extend the amount of time until it must be topped off. So I built the refugium to be above that area.
My return pump has been ordered. A Mag 9.5. I'm going to T off the return line to feed the refugium, which will drain via the bulkhead back into my return area. If power is cut off, the refugium will stay full up to the bulkhead.
I just finished a water test of the unit, and see where I need to add additional bracing. Those are going to be added tonight. Perhaps tomorrow I'll be able to install it.
I'm going to build a temporary 2x4 frame to support the tank while I remove the front center brace from the stand, just long enough to drop in the new sump.
Later, I'm going to build a removable resevoir to fit over the until to top off for a few days at a time.