DIY Sump questions

[Tay690]

Hi there,
I just recently bought a 125g tank (yay!)
and I'm considering setting up a sump system

I was wondering what I need and what is the best way to set it up...and kind of need some pointers as to how to do it etc

I like the setup Star showed me in the last thread...as regards to what size and how strong I need the sump etc

here's a link to the one star showed me that I want to replicate

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199021&page=2

the sump hole is already drilled in the top right corner of the back pane of glass in the tank and is a little smaller than the diameter of a baseball (I will get an exact measurement tomorrow morning and post it up)

Thanks in advance,
Taylor

[Star_Rider]

that sounds like the drain.

there is only one hole drilled?

[Tay690]

yah there is just the one hole drilled in the back near the top right corner of the tank
and I was hoping you would find this thread too lol
I really like the sump example you showed me...I basically want something exactly like that

[Star_Rider]

since it's drill you could. normally there is a smaller hole drilled for the return but you can work around that using plumbing similar to that of a canister for your return.

[Tay690]

ok so it is possible...
what company do you recommend and how many GPH for a 125g?

not sure what size I want it yet tbh...I guess that also depends on the stand

This is the first time I've ever had a tank this size so I want it to be as well setup as possible

as for the design etc...which sticky do you recommend following for a sump design like the one you showed me?