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How To Build a Sump with Baffles.

July 23rd, 2008 · 10 Comments

My sump post a couple of weeks ago was a really simple design, It was not a drilled tank nor did it contain baffles. Many reefers prefer to have a sump/fuge design or just a sump with baffles. I did a little searching on the internet and found a video on You Tube that explains in detail how to create a sump with baffles and how to drill a tank for bulkheads.

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Tags: How to build a sump with baffles · Refugium · Saltwater reef aquarium · Skimmer · Sump · reef aquarium equipment

10 responses so far ↓

  • 1 v davis // Sep 5, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    great explaining how to do, even i got the idea that i might do this myself, please make more

  • 2 shirl lakeway // Nov 30, 2008 at 5:13 pm

    Great video. thanks! got more?

  • 3 John // Dec 22, 2008 at 12:17 pm

    Excellant video and great information.
    I’m a newbe entertaining the idea of a reef aquarium. Thank you so much for your time.

  • 4 admin // Dec 22, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    Thank you,
    Here is a less complicated but yet effective method used for a smaller reef tank.
    http://www.brettsreef.com/index.php/how-a-saltwater-aquarium-sump-works/

  • 5 Mark UK // Jan 25, 2009 at 6:13 am

    Great two videos. It makes a lot of sense to me too now. I am not sure about how the water overflow will be delivered from the main tank or which type of return pump I should be looking for. Any help you can provide would be gratefully appreciated.
    Thanks, Mark

  • 6 Brenda // Jan 27, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    thank you . i have been trying to make sence of all this ,i am going to make a sump but didnt understand any of it till now

  • 7 admin // Jan 31, 2009 at 12:21 am

    Glad to help Brenda.

    Hi Mark,
    Check out this link, It should help you deciding what to use for your overflow and pump. If you need more help please don’t hesitate to ask.

    Brett

  • 8 Vikram // Feb 5, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    that was really great & a neat job. i was searching for one like this coz i am setting my marine tank rite now but thinking of a way to cut short the expenses. now i got it. thanks alot

  • 9 Vikram // Feb 5, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    can i know if its really necessary for ugf for a marine tank. fyi iam not going for a reef but only live rocks, anamones & fish of course :) can i have your suggestion on it. my tank size is 4ft /2ft. Awaiting your reply.

  • 10 admin // Feb 5, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    HI Vikram,

    A ugf is not necessary for a marine tank in fact they will end up doing more harm then good. Skip the ugf and focus on a good skimmer.

    Brett