sump

[Owen]

I'm setting up a 25 gallon reef. I'm not new to saltwater but I'm trying to build my own sump. My over flow is a 1" bulkhead at the top of the tank. I wanted to use a 10 gallon for my sump but it won't fit in the cabinet. So I went with a 5.5 gallon for my sump. I have a protein skimmer in the sump. I plan on using a filter sock into the first chamber with the skimmer. The next camber I was going to have rumble rock. The problem is my pump. My pump produces more gph then the bulkhead can handle. I put in a ball valve so I could cut it back. But I don't want to cut it to far. Will that be ok? Should I drill the bulkhead out to a bigger one? Thanks for all your help.

 

[beaslbob]

First of all check your drain to be sure nothing is pinched or plugged.


2) add second drain (hob pvc is simple to do).

3) you might try a plastic storage container for a sump to get more volume. With the long dimension for and aft, the aft part sticks out and makes for a straight drop for the drain.

all my .02