With DIY sumps you could do whatever you wanted size wise. As for a pump, that small you could probly get away with just a power head rigged up for it.
does anyone do central filtration?
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Everyone asks me about the shrimps going to the other side! So far it has not happen yet. But i only put different grades of same kind of shrimp in each tank so i am not worry. I won't put my Hakata PRL next to the mischlings in the same tank for that chance to happen!Very nice setup usegata. I have a couple questions for you if you dont mind
-Ever had any issues of shrimp making their way around/through the HMF dividers??
-What kind/rating is the pump for this setup?
Right now i am using an eheim 600 pump. I had an eheim 1000 but it was too powerful, my 3/4" overflow pipe couldn't handle it.
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For me drilling for overflow is much safer. It doesn't bear the constant pressure, and in case of leaking it will stop as soon as you stop the water pump.
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how did you decide where to drill the back? I'm always curious about this. I'd want to drill it as high up as possible to maximize water in the tank but at some point you make the rim of the tank weak.... is there a formula for this?
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Simple siphons can be used and are very dependable.This system has been in operation for over two years without a water spill.The top ten gallon tank on the left was drilled and a standpipe was added.The whole setup is powered by a maxi jet powerhead.
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While this system may work without any issues I dont see the value in it. the last tanks in the system have possibly a higher value of getting the oldest/worst/whatever water in the system.
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smart. My next set of tanks will be drilled with bulked overflows.
I have no doubt i could easily add another shelf of tanks to this current sump without overloading the bio ability of it.
I have no doubt i could easily add another shelf of tanks to this current sump without overloading the bio ability of it.
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here's the return plumbing from the sump.
right goes back into the sump. this allows for water movement when i have to shut the main return for whatever reason.
left will be for water changes. i've added a few pieces that allow me to put a 5G jug in place and use the power of the sump pump to fill it very quickly.
straight up goes to the tanks. what you cant see is just above the frame is a Georg Fischer Wye Check Valve. probably completely unnecessary since the return nozzles are above the water line but rather have it now than need it later.
(again. completely over built, but wanted to see what i could build)
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right goes back into the sump. this allows for water movement when i have to shut the main return for whatever reason.
left will be for water changes. i've added a few pieces that allow me to put a 5G jug in place and use the power of the sump pump to fill it very quickly.
straight up goes to the tanks. what you cant see is just above the frame is a Georg Fischer Wye Check Valve. probably completely unnecessary since the return nozzles are above the water line but rather have it now than need it later.
(again. completely over built, but wanted to see what i could build)
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So do mine :-D Most of my DIYs end up being much more work than I have planned.(again. completely over built, but wanted to see what i could build)
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Amazing! Exceeded what I was hoping to find. Now to spin it in my head for a year or so and see if it's something that I would like to do. You guys are amazing. Thank you!
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I think next time i would change the following.
1. drill the tanks for bulked overflow. unlike saltwater tanks shrimp dont need heavy GPH.
its important to get the water out faster than needed so you dont have an overflow.
2. instead of each tank having its own drain down to the sump just put a large 3" pipe that collects all the overflow tubes and 1 drain down to the sump.
something like this.
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1. drill the tanks for bulked overflow. unlike saltwater tanks shrimp dont need heavy GPH.
its important to get the water out faster than needed so you dont have an overflow.
2. instead of each tank having its own drain down to the sump just put a large 3" pipe that collects all the overflow tubes and 1 drain down to the sump.
something like this.
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I'd think you'd have to place a screen on the overflow to keep from sucking in shrimp.
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Yeah same thing I have now on the DIY overflow pipe.
Not a bid deal
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if you go to a hydroponics store they have so many different fittings a lot cheaper than any hardware/aquarium store.
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I'd be nervous the screen would get clogged and the tank would overflow. 
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I havent had a problem with that. but I'm also aware to check the screens every few days as part of normal routine on the rack.I'd be nervous the screen would get clogged and the tank would overflow.
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