How To Get Water Into The Sump?

[1234-fishy-freind]

My dad has just a an attractive 50gallon tank and stand.

It has no filter or lighting, just the tank and stand.

We would like to turn it into an invert tank with maybe a pair of commen clowns and nothing else.

The tank isnt drilled or anything so water cant go down into a sump.

How would we go about getting water from the tank into a sump.

Will we have to drill it or is there any other method of getting water down to a sump?

 

[dave_gray2077]

The best thing to do is drill the tank and fit a bulkhead. This is the easiest and most reliable way of plumbing the tank. I am currently setting up a marine tank and this is the method i am using.

Alternatively you can use an overflow box. Which is just like a syphon. Eg http/www.google.co.uk/products?q=overflo...=1&ct=title

I don't like the look of the over flow boxes. Don't fancy being around to see what damage one of them could cause if the syphon breaks or gets air locked.

 

[ben1987]

from what i understand is that the syphons dont come back after a power cut so you get a puddle and are very tempramental.
Local fish shops and glass cutters will usually do the drilling for you if you dont want to risk your tank.

 

[drag]

overflow boxes work just fine . because of there desighn they do maintain a syphon heres a link to how they work http/www.melevsreef.com/what_sump.html .

 

[1234-fishy-freind]

We have decided we are going to get it drilled and fit a bulk head, its the cheapest option.

Thanks guys.

 

[SkiFletch]

Nice. Now all you have to do is size the bulkhead, pipe, head pressure, and pump to the flowrate you want. Easy right?

 

[1234-fishy-freind]

Is anything when it comes to marine tanks ?

I enjoy the challenges though plus it will be something to keepo me occupied throughout this summer holiday.