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Old 09-04-2007, 11:11 PM
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I'm wanting to either buy or build a sump for my 40gal tank. If I build one do I have to drill a hole in the main tank? Can I use a 10gal tank as a sump, or is that to small? And can someone give a link with step-by-step instructions on how to build one, preferably with pics, or if someone knows how do build one would they care to tell me?
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Old 09-04-2007, 11:32 PM
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Melevsreef.com | Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums

you will have to either have to drill or build/buy an overflow box
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Old 09-10-2007, 12:11 PM
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I have an overflow box from aquatraders.com that works out well for me!
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