ricoishere

I have a new 28G, that I want to try a few customizations, for lack of a better word.
Filter: Eheim 2028 and Sponge Filter
Substrate: Sand
Light: Super Nova Extreme
Planted: Yes, moderate
Fish: None Yet
Experience: Novice (<6months)

I’ve seen many tanks that have many visible objects in them. I’m trying to minimize this while improving quality. I’m Anal about water quality and objects in tanks (not decorations). The goal is to add an additional reservoir to it. I’m considering (because of space) placing an 9 Gallon custom made container under the cabinet, beside the filter. Why this size? It’s the available space under the stand (15x12x12) right beside the filter. I don’t like the look of the heater or too many things in my other aquariums. My goal is to have the water pumped/ siphoned to the reservoir, and then the filter will remove the water with its intake hose, which will have a pre-filter attached, filter it and pump into the tank. I just need to have the water removed at the same rate as the filter is pumping. I have my own wood shop, and have been practicing bending my own clear PVC with very good success. So the pipes will barely be seen as well. I need suggestions on accomplishing this.

iceblue

A sump on a 28g is not very practical but it can be done. You are going to need an overflow box to get the water to your sump. http://www.aquariumguys.com/eshopps-...rflow-box.html One thing you have to keep in mind is when the power goes out. The sump will need enough volume to handle the drain back from the overflow box without spilling over.



An easier alternative may be to get a canister with the heater built in or place the sump above the tank and draw water off the tank and make a spillway for the return to the main tank. This is a very popular way method in Asia.

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