DIY Sump and pvc overflow

[MeggyPuff25]

Has anyone made a sump with a rubbermaid b4?? Im lookin into making a sump for my 45g, im working on putting together my pvc overflow atm and thought I'd jump in and ask, thanks.

[J-P]

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[SammyDee]

I just snag everything needed for a sump system. I got the sump,skimmer,return pump and overflow for less than 200$ and the overflow and return were brand new in the wrapping still. Just do some scouring on craigslist and you find everything you need for dirt cheap. Plus it'll always be a lot cleaner looking than a DIY setup. Check out youtube too fro DIY vidz they have something for everything.

[Brandon8521]

Just saw this on youtube.... looks kinda kool really creative.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9CVVb-C-eY

[MeggyPuff25]

that video was great. Thats roughly the idea i had for the sump.

[Mezzovex]

i am planning to use a 10g tank for a sump for a 55g tank. I was planning on just using my Magnum 330 canister filter to pump it back up.

[Nick]

Only a ten gallon? You will be frustrated VERY fast. Grab a used 30 gallon, much more space to mess around in, makes tinkering down there so much easier. You will probably also want to get a powerhead for the tank if you don't already have one, since a magnum 330 is going to get well under 300gph with the height difference between the tanks, and you want 500-600gph flow in the 55.