Raise sump off floor of stand

jamo130788

Member
Hello,

I am setting up a new sump and I’m trying to figure out a way to raise the sump off the floor off the stand as to make siphoning easier - any suggestions ?
 

ultimatemj

Active member
Depends on where your sump is located.

Option a) if it's under the display tank, just build a small stand underneath it out of 2x4 lumber topped with 3/4" plywood.

Option B) Fish room! My sump is 25' away from the display tank, down in the basement. The sump sits on a 3' tall metal stand, which means no bending/reaching over to maintain :)

It's way more functional than pretty LOL
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APEX, probes, 2 heaters, ATO w/barrel tender, ATS, GFO & GAC Reactor, Kalk Reactor, Skimmer, Skimmate collector, etc
I do all my water changes from here. Using the Neptune Fusion app, I have a Feed button set to turn everything off except the lights, use a powerhead to do a 10g WC, cancel the feed, done. Sometimes I'll stir the sandbed or brush off the live rock in the display before doing it, but only if I think there is too much detritus in the display or not enough gunk in the sump.
 
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