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[Guido]

OK, the link is much appreciated, but now I'm thinking I lack the ability to "make" one, so would it be possible to use maybe a 10g tank for my 75g 48"L 18"W 20"H tank.

[jerryc]

Id use at least a 20 long you wont have room for it all in a 10 i have tried that
and don't work good at all
But yes a cheap tank works grate all you need is a cheap tank and go
to a glass shop and have them cut the dividers for you.

[Guido]

OK, how many dividers do you think I would need if i were to do a sump/refugium (will

add a protein skimmer and a heater to the sump, any other suggestions to add to it?)

Also, my tank is not an overflow, so would I need to purchase maybe an "overflow

box"? (The dividers being used for something about 20+L)

[graphixx]

you will want to install baffles this takes care of the bubble problem at least 2 on each side. you can equally divide your tank into thirds and house your skimmer in one compartment and then your return pump iin one and your refugium in the third. you can put your heater in any of those. good luck :D

[graphixx]

you want as big a tank as you can get under your stand

[jerryc]

First section will be the water from your overflow and your skimmer
in the middle will be your refugim and a section on the other end for the return pump

I'm using a 20 long under my 55 and works good but the bigger the better
it will increase your total water volume witch is always good

I'm setting up a 75 it will have a 29 under it you can get them cheap

[Guido]

OK, I've fully decided that it would be best if I go the way of the sump. So now my

question is, when I'm making the sump (whether it be from scratch or from another tank)

what should I use to "glue" or hold the baffles into place so as to not toxify the water

and endanger the fish or any other living creature in the tank.

[Guido]

OK jerry, so your just going to buy a 29g tank and then incorporate the baffles as

needed in the tank? Also if maybe you get a chance, next time your on, PM me

because I have a couple of questions as far as the baffles in the sump go, I'm usually

logged on from the time I get up till the time I go to work (sad isn't it )

[Whoyah]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I am little late to this party but hopefullyI can help out. A 29 gallon will work great for your sump. I have a 20 on my 75 but it is cramped on fitting the skimmer and return pump in. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Here is a simple diagram that would work for you. Basically the water steps down from each section starting on left with the input chamber.There is a ton of different ways of designing sump/fuges but really all your doing is dividing the sump up in to sections. You can add baffles as well to remove bubbles from the system.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I had a local glass shop cut 1/4" acrylic for each of my baffles. A little more expensive but easier and cleaner cuts. Just figure out the heights you need.The width should slightly less then the insidewidth of the tank, say an 1/8". This allow slight errors on the cutplus your notfighting to get the piece into place. You will need to round the bottom corners with some sand paper to fit the silicom jount in the tank. The baffles are then glued in using aquarium grade silicon. Most LFS carry this and even Wal-Mart. A tube will run about $4.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#If this looks like something you want to try let me know andcan add more info.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op #IMG src="file:///C:/My%20Documents/Shad's%20Misc/sump%20drawing.jpg"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[Guido]

Thanks for the info, but I cant seem to see your pic, It's just a white box with a red x through it.