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[Sweeden]

OK wrote an essay pressed back it got deleted so simply put will this sump idea work?
 
 
I want to try something more advanced
 
http/imgur.com/sKMv8c8

 

[RRaquariums]

Is it a sump for freshwater or salt?

 

[Sweeden]

Is it a sump for freshwater or salt?

 
A freshwater tropical... Im just trying something new so I can have a Back ground without unsightly heater and filter
 
Had a look at some videos on youtube DIY King or something
 
http/imgur.com/1Lubuk3

 

[RRaquariums]

This is my preferred sump design just ignor the saltwater equipment.

https/www.dropbox.com/s/bedayzmscr5eszu/2015-09-27%2014.47.50.png?dl=0

 

[OldMan47]

Your sump should work fine but consider increasing the size of the sump itself and reducing the size of the filtration areas. You want your sump available volume to hold the contents of your entire tank overflow system so that you don't end up with a flood with every power interruption.