I had a 40G breeder laying around and wanted something custom looking. So I took it apart and had a glass shop cut and bevel the edges for me. As of right now im working on the overflow. I plan on using a T5 fixture and a 10G tank as a sump. I have the tank but still up in there air with the design of the sump/refugium. Im in no rush to get this going so it will be a while. I can use everyones help as I never plumbed a tank before.
My Questions:
Would having a slip elbow connected to the drain in the overflow pointed down be any good?
What size pump and gph should I go for?
If I get a fast pump should I have the drain T off with a ball valve to a separate refugium section in the sump so I can keep the flow very slow though it?
Now for the pictures
40G breeder coming apart
Pieces cut and beveled
Back pane cut and painted. Thanks PYSCHOGRAPHIC!
Oh, and dont mind the reflection of my lights on my ceiling.
Overflow (6" pvc cut in half) - will be painted black later
Getting ready to silicone
Done!
First water test. I couldn’t fill it all the way since the drain was right there. I will when I install the overflow.
