Yes! This is it!

[Yuri De Lima]

The last couple of weeks I've been trying to find a way to make a 10G sump/fuge, set it beside a 24G Aquapod tank and get it to work without drilling either one of the tanks. And today I was doing a search and thing I've found the perfect project/construction.
This came out of a Thread that's been active since 02-04-2005 and it runs 23 pages long so far.

Even an example of what I exactly want to do.

I will probably try to do this tomorrow and will post my results.

Thanks,
Yuri.

 

[noskimmer]

I'm a little confused.. how does the overflow start? or am I missing something?

 

[Grins]

I'm guessing you'd use a syphon and an airline tube but the sump water level seems a little high to prevent an overflow.

 

[Yuri De Lima]

I don't really know how to explain this but it works, it's been tested, even with the event of a power outrage, no flood with happen and the unit will still restart itself when it comes back up.

If you're really interested on how it works, here grab yourself a snack and you're ready to go. It's some good reading.

http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/nice-cheap-diy-overflow-29396.html

 

[ricsreef]

I would suggest a vacuum pump for your siphon tube,This set up will restart siphon on its own,Without it you will eventually have a flood,The system you are talking about will start on its own MOST of the time,The one time it does not,it will overfill your sump and flood,Good luck and keep us posted

 

[dorkfish]

I would suggest a vacuum pump for your siphon tube,This set up will restart siphon on its own,Without it you will eventually have a flood,The system you are talking about will start on its own MOST of the time,The one time it does not,it will overfill your sump and flood,Good luck and keep us posted

Other way around - drain the sump and overflow the display.

 

[Yuri De Lima]

Other way around - drain the sump and overflow the display.

I thought something was fishy about what he said.

 

[Yuri De Lima]

Anyhow, I wen to Lowe's and Home Depot today and got all the materials required. Bought all the pipes, got a piece of glass cut for the sump/fuge, and bought a little saw (since I didn't have one, no surprise there! lol).

Here are the overflowpics.

Sump/fuge made with a stand 10 All glass tank and a sheet of glass
(demensions H= 8 1/2" x W= 9 5/8")

One things dry I cut the rest of pipes that are needed.

I'm also going to paint the pipe with black krylon Fusion paint which I have heard if aquarium safe? Anybody know for sure.

I'll post pics when it's all set and done.


Thanks,
Yuri.

 

[QuagmireMan]

don't forget the air check valve up top.

 

[dorkfish]

I'm also going to paint the pipe with black krylon Fusion paint which I have heard if aquarium safe? Anybody know for sure..

Yep, it's safe.