Confused about sump filter.

Hey guys, i am currently building a stand for my 1800mmx600mmx600mm tank. I am really confused about how to build my sump, how big it should be and how big the pump should be. i have been told before that i want to turn the total tank volume over at least 3 times an hour? Is this correct? Any suggestions and help would really be appreciated.

Regards Rennie:bigsmile:

 

Make the sump as big as possible, lets say you are using 5cm steel tubing for the stand i would make the sump 1790x590x450(h). And build it so that the tank can be converted to marine easily at a later stage...

 

Sump could be a 1.2 m tank. Would make life easier than building a tank. Maybe keep an eye out for a 2nd hand one.

 

As firefly said a 1.2m tank is ideal 4 that size tank. Make the sump with 3 compartments. First compartment put some sponge and bio balls 2 act as a mechanical filter. Second compartment you can put some biological media such as lava rock or siporax (sintered glass). Third compartment you can put ur pump and heater. A sump pump that pumps about 3 or 4 times the tanks size should b fine.

 

Hi Rennie, welcome!

See you are complaining in the other thread you are not getting answers. Well, here is a lot of reading, enjoy!

http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?6105-Filtration-rates-flow-and-other-questions

 

Thanks alot guys! really helpfull, I am going to start building the sump tomorrow my stand is finished all bar the paint haha, the fun begins!!! thanks again fellas!!