Sumps, Refugiums, QTs -Live Reef Chat Sunday 12/13- 9-10p EST

[jimsflies]

No matter what the size tank, it always seems like a tight fit to get everything in the stand.

[jimsflies]

My next system will likely have the sump in the basement.

[whitetiger61]

that is very true..

[whitetiger61]

my tanks are already in the basement

[jimsflies]

I think the most important design element of a sump is having enough free-board to accommodate the water drop in your display without overflowing.

Rick...you need to dig a second basement under your basement for the sump.

[TM01]

basment sumps also allow the most flexablity

[whitetiger61]

lol yeah thats what happened to me had a overflow issue..which led to an electrical issue

[jimsflies]

Yeah, Todd's basement sump is very configurable I have seen it 3-4 times now and each time it is plumbed a little differently.

[whitetiger61]

hi TM01 glad you could make it

[TM01]

Thanks! Glad to be here finally