marine tank...

[jaypython]

Does anyone have/seen a marine tank with a whole cut out in the base for
drainage or a sump type sytem?

My new marine tank has this,and im concern'd to say the least.especially
as i dont intend to use a sump sytem.

What can i do?.......any help appreciated.. jay

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[Ozdude]

"jaypython" <forum...@cichlidfish.com-DONTEMAIL> wrote in message
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> Does anyone have/seen a marine tank with a whole cut out in the base for
> drainage or a sump type sytem?
>
> My new marine tank has this,and im concern'd to say the least.especially
> as i dont intend to use a sump sytem.
>
> What can i do?.......any help appreciated.. jay

Most dedicated marine tanks I see in this country (Australia) have either a
sump hole in the base, or a glass corner over-flow box. FWIW I have never
heard of, nor seen, any damage from these types of tanks. In fact, just
looking at them they are probably structurally more sound than 5 panes of
glass siliconed together, braced or not ;)

I don't know how to plug it if you aren't going to use it, but I would
suggest siliconing a small square of glass over the hole before filling the
tank. Once cured I would then fil the tank to it's maxium water level with
salt water and let it sit for at least a week to see if the patch is going
to hold, or cause some undue stress in the corner. The other option is to
have a glass box siliconed around the hole, which to my mind would
strengthen that corner.

Ultimately though, I'd suggest using a sump system for a marine aquarium
because this is how the tank is designed to be used.

I'm sure more experienced people can give you better advice, but at this
time, I'd say if the tank was manufactured this way, then I'd say it
probably a proven and normal design for a sumped tank ;)

I'm a freshwater only type atm, so I could be talking out of my
ass/ignorance, but I think I'm on the right track?

Oz

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[Dr4g0nf1y]

Why would you not use a Sump? There's so many advantages to using a sump
system.

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[daoscar]

first time i ever heard about that

[jaypython]

All is good..

its designed for a sump system,im gonna seal it up with glass and
silicone.

thanks. jay;)

[Craig]

jay man, use a sump, if the tanks built for it, and your going to be
using silicon to fix it, just go all out and make a sump tank.

really good filter systems by all acounts, and a worth while
investment... although im sure youve done more research then i have.

good luck with the marine fish man.

check out dwarf lion fish, they look pretty cool...

Craig

[daoscar]

what does a slump system do

[Frank]

Gives you more gals. of water per fish, more oxygen, water parameter
stability (less fluctuation).
Gives the bacteria the break-down time needed for the removal of the
DOCs (dissolved organic compounds) = (less water changes)....... Frank

[Frank]

[jaypython]

Hi....

im not gonna use a sump system because i want to stick with what i
know.and i only intend to have a FOWLR set up,so a sump system wont be
important.

thanks for all your input guys...much appreciated!!:)

jay..

[Gordon James]

those are designed for "bulkhead fittings"
lots of help on that in the marine groups and DIY pages

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[Mike D.]

That's how they make the saltwater tanks these days. They come with one or
more holes cut right into the glass floor of the fishtank. There are many
brands and types of plumbing pipes for fitting onto/into these holes.I was
out of the aquaria hobby for about twenty years and the holes in the floor
is new to me also. I imagine this is progress. Mike.

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