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dunl
03-03-2007, 11:21 PM
Self-admitedly, I know very little about sumps. First one I ever had was on my first saltwater tank, and it came with it. However, I'm pretty sure the toilet flushing isn't quieter than the set up had, so I am starting sompletely from scratch.

Take, if you will, a 54g bowfront with a 3" vertical hole in the back-right-corner-side (if you are facing the tank), with the bottom of the hole located 8.5 inches below the glass. 15g sump underneath the stand.

What do I need to plumb this into a pump? What size pump (will a 900gph be sufficient)? How can I make it as quiet as possible?

Tempered glass on the bottom - drilling there is not an option.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p63987752f7ca8ddfdc7f511a952d561a/ea732dbb.jpg

Thanks.