Hello,
Long time listener first time poster and I'm going to try to post my basement sump project. My DT is currently a 90 gallon and has been running for a couple of years with a simple 20 gallon sump. In upgrading to a basement sump I'm planning on accomplishing a few things including eliminating trips up the stairs with buckets, adding a fuge and frag tank in the basement, and adding some more DT's upstairs sometime in the distant future. I've also been putting off a lot of smaller projects until I get the sump moved including running skimmer air line outside, upgrading my skimmer, and running a GFO reactor instead of media bags.
A few weeks ago I purchased a 150 gallon stock tank and a used Reeflo Barracuda pump. I also built a stand for the tank about a foot high. Here's a picture.
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Since I had some 2" pvc fittings and pipe left over from another project I decided to replace the bulkhead that came with the tank with a 2" uniseal. I tried to drill the hole without any support and ended up buggering up the hole and had to go with a 3" uniseal. After a short delay ordering another uniseal I now have a sump with a 3" inch bulkhead woo hoo.
I'll try to update as the project progresses but don't hold your breath as it seems the older I get the days just seem to get shorter and shorter. I had my first child about a year ago and she demands a lot of attention so my progress may be slow. I'm hoping that posting here will motivate me to keep it moving faster though!
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Thanks,
Mark
Long time listener first time poster and I'm going to try to post my basement sump project. My DT is currently a 90 gallon and has been running for a couple of years with a simple 20 gallon sump. In upgrading to a basement sump I'm planning on accomplishing a few things including eliminating trips up the stairs with buckets, adding a fuge and frag tank in the basement, and adding some more DT's upstairs sometime in the distant future. I've also been putting off a lot of smaller projects until I get the sump moved including running skimmer air line outside, upgrading my skimmer, and running a GFO reactor instead of media bags.
A few weeks ago I purchased a 150 gallon stock tank and a used Reeflo Barracuda pump. I also built a stand for the tank about a foot high. Here's a picture.
Since I had some 2" pvc fittings and pipe left over from another project I decided to replace the bulkhead that came with the tank with a 2" uniseal. I tried to drill the hole without any support and ended up buggering up the hole and had to go with a 3" uniseal. After a short delay ordering another uniseal I now have a sump with a 3" inch bulkhead woo hoo.
I'll try to update as the project progresses but don't hold your breath as it seems the older I get the days just seem to get shorter and shorter. I had my first child about a year ago and she demands a lot of attention so my progress may be slow. I'm hoping that posting here will motivate me to keep it moving faster though!
Thanks,
Mark
