Sump Questions

[angelmouse]

just aquired a 5ft tank with a 3ft sump. This will be a freshwater aquarium. I have never used sumps before so not sure whether to block of drain hole and use 2 external filters or try with the sump. What is more economical and quieter.
Also has anyone a diagram of how to set this sump up, it has one weir in corner and one drain hole in bottom of weir, most diagrams i see have 2 drain holes.
what type of pump would i need to run this
i am useless with anything technical so please keep as simple as poss
Thank you Jo

 

[hanny93]

sump sump sump!

much better for your tank, as it increases the overall water volume, allows you to hide evrything awayand gives a lot more swimming space because of this. it also makes waterchanges and medicating easier.

cheaper aswell