Hi all…..just wanted to introduce myself and show you my tank that I just started! I have a HOB filter and was thinking of putting a 5.5 gallon sump underneath I just don’t know where to start! Any pointers would be appreciated!
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@Shay515
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Tank is already up and running and unfortunately I don’t have room in the stand for a 10 gal!
@MilesHart64262
1y
I have a life reef HOB overflow I’d be willing to part with if you are interested
@Shay515
1y
My problem is the tank width is only 20” wide so I don’t have a lot of room for HOB items as there is already a HOB filter!
@MilesHart64262
1y
An overflow would run to a sump instead of your HOB filter.
@Shay515
1y
My cabinet is also 20” wide so not much room for a sump, trying to figure out how to use a 5 gal as a sump!
@MilesHart64262
1y
Ill be honest with you if you enjoy this hobby you’ll want a bigger tank pretty soon
@Shay515
1y
No can do……I live in a 600 sq foot mobile home. I have a 90 gal saltwater system that is in storage because honestly, this old mobile couldn’t handle all the weight! I miss my saltwater tank so just wanted a small one that would fit in here!
@MilesHart64262
1y
Ah okay good luck!
@Shay515
1y
Thank you
@ZebraFarm.inc
1y
You could make your tank into a aio tank they make kits for this style of tank like that and there supper affective like a sump in smaller tanks
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Are you comfortable drilling? An EXT overflow like the ones that Eshopps have could make it work. Otherwise they do have HOB overflows. You could find a baffle kit in ebay for a 10g. Not sure about 5.5 tho.