Here's what I constructed last week. 50 gal converted to a sump for my 100 gal.
Had a local glass shop cut all baffles out of 1/4 inch glass 1/16 inch short of the interior width, and that gap made the glass slip in and silicone in perfectly.
All of the pvc supports for treys and material was the most time consuming part of this build. Took a TON of time to make that part, and I had to build it in the tank because it takes up all the interior width and couldnt slip it past the rim. But I think it'll be worth it.
First chamber on the right is inlet and will hold a filter sock and other mech material.
Second chamber in the middle is 13 gallons worth of bio. have to make a drip tray to sit ontop of the pvc supports.
Third chamber on the left will house the pump.
Had a local glass shop cut all baffles out of 1/4 inch glass 1/16 inch short of the interior width, and that gap made the glass slip in and silicone in perfectly.
All of the pvc supports for treys and material was the most time consuming part of this build. Took a TON of time to make that part, and I had to build it in the tank because it takes up all the interior width and couldnt slip it past the rim. But I think it'll be worth it.
First chamber on the right is inlet and will hold a filter sock and other mech material.
Second chamber in the middle is 13 gallons worth of bio. have to make a drip tray to sit ontop of the pvc supports.
Third chamber on the left will house the pump.
