Sump??? For 10 Gallon Tank With Goldfish?

spikythefish · Post by **spikythefish** » 09 Feb 2004, 02:07

any one want to give me some ideas about a sump for my 10 gallon cold water tank?

magnum4 · Post by **magnum4** » 09 Feb 2004, 19:42

what kind of ideas do you need.

how to make one? what to make it with...ect?

how about buy a 20gallon then make the 10gallon the sump/filter.

spikythefish · Post by **spikythefish** » 09 Feb 2004, 22:21

uhh, i cant afford new tanks, id rather use what i have

Ron · Post by **Ron** » 09 Feb 2004, 22:26

spikythefish wrote:uhh, i cant afford new tanks, id rather use what i have

Do you already have a return pump to use in your setup?

If you don't plan on drilling your tank, do you already have an overflow or would you have to purchase once of those also?

If not, you might be better off putting that money towards a bigger tank - 20L perhaps and a HOB (hang on the back) filter?

Unless you have everything, I really don't see the point in putting a sump on a tank that small.

Crazie.Eddie · Post by **Crazie.Eddie** » 29 Feb 2004, 09:00

I agree with Ron, your tank is too small to use a sump. If you were worried about costs, just becuase you have a spare tank doesn't mean you don't have to spend any cash to use it as a sump. You will need a pump for the return, an overflow box, and a wet/dry filter to put into the sump.